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FY61 PUO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,706 mi
Last recorded92,706 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 PUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 87,297 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly reduce (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 87,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly reduce (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 82,930 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2022 77,884 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2022 77,884 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 73,612 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 70,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate has corrosion

Offside Front brake disc back plate has corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2019 66,134 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,978 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 59,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,903 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 52,903 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 52,903 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,727 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,737 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,261 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 PUO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

FY61 PUO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is FY61 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 PUO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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