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FY61 WYR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,080 mi
Last recorded73,080 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 73,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2026 73,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2025 65,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 63,734 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 63,734 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 60,154 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 60,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tpms light on dash

Pass 3 Jan 2023 55,798 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 52,727 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 52,727 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 51,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 47,768 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has several tear on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing crack marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 47,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut on thread wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has several tear on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing crack marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,523 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking up on the centre

Pass 20 May 2017 38,838 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,243 miles

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

WINDSCREEN HAS SLIGHT SCORING DUE TO WIPER BLADES

Fail 19 May 2016 37,243 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

WINDSCREEN HAS SLIGHT SCORING DUE TO WIPER BLADES

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,549 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 29,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WYR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYR, 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 WYR registered?

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

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