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FY61 WXN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,657 mi
Last recorded97,657 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 97,657 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 97,657 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 83,182 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 83,182 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,462 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 81,462 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,466 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 77,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,897 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,599 miles

ADVISE GEO UNEVEN TYRES FRONT AXLE

Front BOTH TYRES WORN LOW INNER EDGES

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 78,599 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE GEO UNEVEN TYRES FRONT AXLE

Front BOTH TYRES WORN LOW INNER EDGES

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 73,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy damaged also exhaust system slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,460 miles

advise gearbox oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2017 65,453 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,222 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 WXN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WXN, 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

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What year was FY61 WXN registered?

FY61 WXN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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