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FY61 WZX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,569 mi
Last recorded82,569 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 82,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,699 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,638 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 72,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 72,007 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,973 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,148 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 61,053 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,951 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 47,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,274 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,902 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 32,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 25,129 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 WZX 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 92.9%.

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 WZX, 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

How do I check the history of FY61 WZX?

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What year was FY61 WZX registered?

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

Is FY61 WZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 WZX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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