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FY61 XOD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,681 mi
Last recorded87,681 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 XOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 87,681 miles

Handbrake lever in car has limited reserve travel OVERALL HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NOTABLE DETERIORATION - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroding away but not leaking gases - monitor

Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,673 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 81,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,743 miles

Nearside Front body sill is rusting

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking around the tread

Offside Front body sill is rusting

rear exhaust box outer cover is rusting and cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2022 71,301 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,105 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,884 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,571 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Dec 2019 62,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

bonnet cable handle in/op

Pass 4 Jan 2019 58,454 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,259 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 46,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full sea belt check.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,242 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 XOD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 XOD, 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 XOD registered?

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

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