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FY61 VOK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,167 mi
Last recorded98,167 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 98,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and peeled

Fail 13 Oct 2025 98,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and peeled

Pass 1 Nov 2024 91,517 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 85,694 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 81,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumpstop broken away

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 81,283 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumpstop broken away

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 60,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 53,088 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,631 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 52,631 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 49,977 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 49,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 46,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 44,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,039 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 43,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,177 miles

Nearside Front lower tray loose (o/k now )

Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,059 miles

n/s front tyre 3mm only

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 VOK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

FY61 VOK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 October 2011.

Is FY61 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 VOK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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