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FY61 XRX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,531 mi
Last recorded42,531 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 XRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,705 miles

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 19 Oct 2016 36,699 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,961 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHT CORROSION

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,289 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 XRX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

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

Is FY61 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 XRX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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