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FY61 LXX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,881 mi
Last recorded157,881 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 LXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 157,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adjuster siezed

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp adjuster siezed

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 157,880 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre sleeve clamp split

Nearside Front Headlamp adjuster siezed

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp adjuster siezed

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 155,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 155,359 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 152,715 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 148,079 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 148,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 140,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 131,343 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure Rear of tray broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut has slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 125,716 miles

Rear exhaust section has deteriorated but is not blowing.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 118,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n+osf shocks weeping

rear exhaust box rusted through first skin but secure and gastight

Pass 18 Sep 2018 107,641 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,701 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,128 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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FY61 LXX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY61 LXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FY61 LXX registered?

FY61 LXX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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