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FY61 ULB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,380 mi
Last recorded104,380 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 ULB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 104,380 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 104,380 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 99,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 93,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

Fail 4 Apr 2024 93,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust back box deteriorated

parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

Pass 7 Apr 2023 86,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 86,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 76,649 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf & osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf (5.2.3 (e))

nsf & osf(headlamp bracket slightly damaged)

Fail 12 Apr 2022 76,649 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf & osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf (5.2.3 (e))

nsf & osf(headlamp bracket slightly damaged)

Pass 13 Apr 2021 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 57,523 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 48,844 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,014 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,722 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 36,722 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,063 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 21,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ULB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

FY61 ULB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is FY61 ULB safe to buy?

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