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FY61 WYW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,913 mi
Last recorded97,913 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 97,913 miles

Front front windscreen driver side top some damage

Rear rear wiper blade arm inoperative

Fail 17 Aug 2026 97,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front front windscreen driver side top some damage

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Rear rear wiper blade arm inoperative

Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,107 miles

exhaust system corroded up

front windscreen driver side top some damage.

Fail 26 Mar 2025 93,105 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped & worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front windscreen driver side top some damage.

Pass 18 Jan 2024 87,688 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi and rear exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (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 Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,186 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,261 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,000 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 66,142 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,963 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 58,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 50,278 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,271 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,129 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 37,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 WYW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

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

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