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FY61 OAE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,295 mi
Last recorded69,295 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 OAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 69,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 57,422 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 51,927 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,645 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 48,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 46,830 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,975 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 38,913 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 38,912 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,490 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 35,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,164 miles

poor connection o/s stop light

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,477 miles

n/s front wheel rim damaged on inner edge

n/s rear tyre tread slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,201 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 OAE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 OAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY61 OAE?

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What year was FY61 OAE registered?

FY61 OAE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is FY61 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 OAE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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