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FY61 OYD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,115 mi
Last recorded40,115 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 OYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 40,115 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 39,027 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 38,358 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 37,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,928 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,844 miles

Front exhaust flexi cracked but not leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2020 34,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi cracked but not leaking

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 32,278 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 32,277 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Silencer heatshield. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,500 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,033 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 27,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,277 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,461 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 OYD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYD, 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

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What year was FY61 OYD registered?

FY61 OYD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is FY61 OYD safe to buy?

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