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FY61 XRP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,318 mi
Last recorded70,318 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,318 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 70,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 65,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge - tread cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 65,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge - tread cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 61,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 61,054 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminating (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 58,391 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 58,387 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,038 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 55,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,494 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,522 miles

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 27 Sep 2017 31,802 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 31,802 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 26,193 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Offside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 26,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Offside Rear tyre perishing between treads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,924 miles

oil leak from sump

Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,392 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 XRP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XRP, 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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What year was FY61 XRP registered?

FY61 XRP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is FY61 XRP safe to buy?

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