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FY61 XTO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,359 mi
Last recorded132,359 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 132,359 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 132,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 125,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 117,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,820 miles

Offside Front play in o/s track rod

slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 16 Sep 2021 101,994 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 95,339 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,981 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,495 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,886 miles

Nearside Rear nsr bump stop starting to perish.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 46,886 miles

Nearside Rear nsr bump stop starting to perish.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,072 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 XTO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XTO, 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 XTO registered?

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

Is FY61 XTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 XTO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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