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FY61 XOK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,262 mi
Last recorded141,262 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 141,262 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2026 141,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 138,092 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 130,030 miles

Exhaust back outter casing cracked has minor gas leak

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

Fuel cap flap missing

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Has travel (1.1.6 (d))

Under Tray Fitted not allowing full inspection

headligh damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2024 130,030 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust back outter casing cracked has minor gas leak

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

Fuel cap flap missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Has travel (1.1.6 (d))

Under Tray Fitted not allowing full inspection

headligh damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2023 114,309 miles

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

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

Nearside headlight slightly loose

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,039 miles

front number plate damaged

fuel filler cap missing

Fail 22 Aug 2022 97,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

front number plate damaged

fuel filler cap missing

Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,890 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,797 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,437 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 77,392 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2018 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 62,031 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017 62,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 49,065 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XOK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XOK, 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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FY61 XOK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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