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FY61 WZJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,625 mi
Last recorded47,625 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 46,096 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 43,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,816 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 39,891 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2021 39,891 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,923 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,114 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,094 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,016 miles

lip on front discs

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 5 Oct 2017 29,016 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lip on front discs

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,858 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)

front tyres scrubbed on edges

lip on front discs

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2015 22,719 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 14 Oct 2014 19,271 miles

front tyres worn on edge

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 WZJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

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

Is FY61 WZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 WZJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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