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FY61 NKT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,130 mi
Last recorded123,130 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 NKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner & outer edges/ 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 123,130 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NSR & OSR (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner & outer edges/ 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 113,111 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

NSF & OSF suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever requires adjustment

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

NSF & OSF suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 104,437 miles

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 Cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2023 104,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily worn inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,779 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 96,779 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box rusting

Fail 14 Sep 2020 83,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,685 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 75,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken, (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175 70 14, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,853 miles

Nearside Rear CRACKING DUE TO AGE.

Offside Rear CRACKING DUE TO AGE.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 52,853 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear CRACKING DUE TO AGE.

Offside Rear CRACKING DUE TO AGE.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,419 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,034 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 NKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NKT, 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 NKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is FY61 NKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 NKT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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