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FY61 PUX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,581 mi
Last recorded23,581 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 23,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 23,079 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 21,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 21,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 20,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 20,149 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 19,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 19,720 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 19,703 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,631 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 12,823 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 10,128 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 PUX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PUX, 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 PUX?

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What year was FY61 PUX registered?

FY61 PUX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FY61 PUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 PUX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY61 PUX have outstanding finance?

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