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FY61 PVK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,743 mi
Last recorded98,743 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 PVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 98,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 85,632 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 85,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 70,475 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,577 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 66,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jul 2020 60,651 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position wont open (6.2.1 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,039 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 R15) (Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 R15) (Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 51,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 R15) (Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 R15) (Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,875 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 40,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,720 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Jun 2017 32,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished

front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,474 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Jun 2016 25,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,608 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyres wearing slightly on the inner/outer edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 16,535 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 16,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PVK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 PVK, 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 PVK registered?

FY61 PVK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is FY61 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 PVK shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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