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FY61 XNC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,941 mi
Last recorded42,941 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 42,941 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber noisey

parking brake performance 16% on lower limit

steering rack ha slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2024 42,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 41,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 41,174 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 40,306 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 40,305 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,676 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,397 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 38,397 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 36,756 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 36,756 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,418 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 34,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,617 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,342 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,194 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 26,194 miles

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

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

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

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 XNC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XNC, 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 XNC registered?

FY61 XNC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is FY61 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 XNC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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