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FY61 XOO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,487 mi
Last recorded82,487 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,487 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 80,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 80,798 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 1/4 pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded and damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1/4 pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,744 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,290 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 76,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,804 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,825 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,234 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,746 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,226 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 54,226 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,944 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 XOO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XOO, 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 XOO registered?

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

Is FY61 XOO safe to buy?

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