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FY61 VOD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,017 mi
Last recorded120,017 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 120,017 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 111,659 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 106,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2023 106,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2022 100,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 97,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shocker mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shocker mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 97,126 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer, exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shocker mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shocker mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 91,044 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 91,040 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 82,595 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 82,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,030 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 70,030 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Fail 7 Aug 2017 58,738 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 3 Sep 2016 52,208 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 52,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,176 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 VOD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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