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FY61 VLN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,209 mi
Last recorded108,209 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 108,209 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 108,201 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Lamps very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 103,896 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 103,889 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 100,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 98,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,284 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,225 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 66,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush, De-Bonding. Minimal Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber, light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine O.S area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,510 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 2mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 3mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 2mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 3mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 46,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 2mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 3mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 2mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 3mm and cracking up (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,320 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,899 miles

N.S.R tyre çracks in tread.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,440 miles

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

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

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 VLN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

FY61 VLN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is FY61 VLN safe to buy?

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