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FY61 VLJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,219 mi
Last recorded91,219 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 91,219 miles

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

both the front headlight lenses are crazed

engine oil leaks evident

front number plate is damaged

nearside front bumper is damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2024 76,601 miles

bad engine oil leak

front number plate is damaged

nearside front bumper and under wing gaurd damaged

nearside front headlight bracket broken

nearside front shock absorber is leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2024 76,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

bad engine oil leak

engine oil level is low

front number plate is damaged

nearside front bumper and under wing gaurd damaged

nearside front headlight bracket broken

nearside front shock absorber is leaking

nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

nearside rear handbrake low on effort

Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,259 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,791 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 52,309 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,614 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,599 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,990 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,002 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,968 miles

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

Rear rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,237 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 VLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

FY61 VLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FY61 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 VLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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