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FY61 WXZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,631 mi
Last recorded49,631 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 WXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 49,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s/r and o/s/r upper and lower flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 47,118 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 45,239 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Oct 2023 45,239 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 43,474 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2021 40,607 miles

Both rear tyres are perished / cracking / getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Not able to check rear seat belts as dog cage is fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,925 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 36,925 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,658 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 31,512 miles

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 3 Oct 2017 27,072 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,139 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 23,139 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,514 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,458 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 WXZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

FY61 WXZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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