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FY61 VMK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,558 mi
Last recorded103,558 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 103,558 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 97,531 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 89,977 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 82,787 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting To Crack On Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 76,192 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,598 miles

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

full undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,021 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 62,191 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,862 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,306 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,281 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 VMK 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 100%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

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

Is FY61 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 VMK shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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