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FY61 PVJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,840 mi
Last recorded124,840 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 PVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 124,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shocker top covers are loose

oil leaks

some damage to body panels, bonnet release is faulty

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 124,839 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shocker top covers are loose

oil leaks

some damage to body panels, bonnet release is faulty

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 24 Feb 2025 119,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leaks

small chips in windscreen

some damage to body panels

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner and outer sills

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 1 Mar 2024 116,256 miles

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

oil leak

small chip in front windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames inner and outer sills steering suspension and brake components

Fail 1 Mar 2024 116,256 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand and foot brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

small chip in front windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames inner and outer sills steering suspension and brake components

Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,038 miles

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

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

both rear shocker top cover are loose

small chips in front windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Fail 16 Feb 2023 108,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear lamp is broken (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear shocker top cover are loose

small chips in front windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

travel in hand brake lever

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,787 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

exhaust has some surface rust

floor panels have some surface rust

front brake pads starting to wear

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to crack and deteriorate

underfloor panels fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2022 99,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

floor panels have some surface rust

front brake pads starting to wear

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

exhaust has some surface rust

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

some steering and suspension bushes starting to crack and deteriorate

travel in handbrake

underfloor panels fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,559 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 91,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,887 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 81,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,000 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 74,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex worn (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland ? (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 69,791 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex worn (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland ? (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flex (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,669 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,793 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 PVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PVJ, 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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FY61 PVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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