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FY61 UYD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,556 mi
Last recorded95,556 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 UYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 95,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 94,068 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 94,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 87,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/dpf bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,708 miles

Nearside headlight damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside headlight damaged

sun strip on front windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2023 79,708 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside headlight damaged

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

Offside headlight damaged

sun strip on front windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Top mount slightly worn

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

Offside Front Top mount slightly worn

Fail 17 Aug 2022 71,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Top mount slightly worn

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

Offside Front Top mount slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,259 miles

o/s headlamp mount broken

Fail 19 Aug 2021 64,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s headlamp mount broken

Pass 30 Jul 2020 56,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,368 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 45,150 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 45,150 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,274 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 38,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,384 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 26,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,511 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 UYD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UYD, 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 UYD registered?

FY61 UYD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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