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FY61 PNF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,972 mi
Last recorded97,972 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 PNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 97,972 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 97,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,771 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 92,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,578 miles

front inner nearside and offside inner rack ends slightly worn

front pads wearing thin and discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,574 miles

Offside front tyre close to limit

Service light on

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,209 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,891 miles

Front tyres close to wear indicators

Slight play Nearside inner rack end

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,460 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 44,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 PNF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PNF, 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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What year was FY61 PNF registered?

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

Is FY61 PNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 PNF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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