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FY61 VNF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,865 mi
Last recorded82,865 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,865 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 82,564 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,578 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 80,818 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 73,513 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 73,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 71,063 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

exhaust flexi outer split but not blown

Fail 8 May 2017 70,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak slight ()

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

exhaust flexi outer split but not blown

Pass 10 May 2016 45,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear brakes binding

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,483 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,107 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 VNF 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 66.7%.

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 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 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

FY61 VNF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is FY61 VNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 VNF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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