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FY61 OYJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,138 mi
Last recorded70,138 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 OYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 70,138 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 70,138 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure center joint failed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 66,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 61,657 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,264 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 54,132 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,612 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 49,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 47,164 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,100 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 43,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust aim (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,431 miles

Front discs starting to corrode and lip

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,231 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 31,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,273 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 OYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ registered?

FY61 OYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is FY61 OYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 OYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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