MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear tyres perished
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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