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FY61 MBO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,409 mi
Last recorded159,409 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 MBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 159,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 149,832 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

parking brake has travel

Pass 26 Feb 2024 142,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 142,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 137,667 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,341 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 109,335 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 95,568 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 95,568 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,861 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 MBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MBO, 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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FY61 MBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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