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FY61 VLS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,404 mi
Last recorded42,404 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 35,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 29,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 27,237 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 27,064 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 26,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,620 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 25,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 25,046 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,964 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 15,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 13,519 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,266 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 VLS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VLS, 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

How do I check the history of FY61 VLS?

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What year was FY61 VLS registered?

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

Is FY61 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 VLS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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