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FY61 XON

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,002 mi
Last recorded73,002 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,002 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 73,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 58,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 May 2017 56,234 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 56,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear wheels binding (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 52,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes binding

Offside Rear Brakes Binding

Pass 10 Oct 2015 44,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

internal headlamp adjuster reset to zero

items removed from drivers view prior to test

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust silencer corroded, no leaks and still secure

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Oct 2015 40,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked but no cords exposed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracked along tread pattern but no cords exposed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

internal headlamp adjuster reset to zero

items removed from drivers view prior to test

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust silencer corroded, no leaks and still secure

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2014 28,064 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 XON is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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