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FY61 XTH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,910 mi
Last recorded52,910 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 52,910 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,248 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 48,248 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,673 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 46,673 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 42,786 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 42,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake just passed efficiency (17%)

Pass 24 Mar 2022 35,141 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 31,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 29,123 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 27,230 miles

both rear Tyre crack and perish

Fail 12 Oct 2018 27,201 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear Tyre crack and perish

Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,061 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Oct 2016 20,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 16,611 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 12,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

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 XTH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

FY61 XTH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is FY61 XTH safe to buy?

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