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FY61 XRC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,213 mi
Last recorded110,213 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 110,213 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 110,213 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 96,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 82,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has only just met requirements, may need repairs or readjustments.

Pass 8 Oct 2022 75,191 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 75,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 73,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 70,593 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,468 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2018 58,468 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,704 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 55,704 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,414 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 46,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,499 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,929 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XRC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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