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FY61 XRF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,055 mi
Last recorded92,055 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 XRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 92,055 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight . font and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 92,053 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight . font and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 88,673 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 87,313 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,160 miles

o/s & n/s outer body sills corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,866 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 68,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,839 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 52,838 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached void bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,695 miles

Front Both tyres are wearing on inside edges and N/S on inside as well.

Front Front exhaust flexible has slight blow.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads also close to wear limit. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pads are close to wear limit. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible has slight blow. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 33,468 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,447 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,970 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 XRF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 XRF, 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 XRF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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