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FY61 XYE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,084 mi
Last recorded61,084 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 61,084 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL SPLITING BUT NOT COMPLETLY

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 61,084 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST FLEXI BROKEN (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested WHEEL CYLINDER LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FUEL CAP SEAL SPLITING BUT NOT COMPLETLY

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 57,062 miles

OUTER BODY SILLS ARE WEAK FROM CORROSION

Fail 14 Jan 2025 57,062 miles

OUTER BODY SILLS ARE WEAK FROM CORROSION

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 53,541 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING CORROSION/RUST

Pass 20 Dec 2022 49,563 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP/LEAKING

Pass 21 Dec 2021 46,228 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 46,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 42,182 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 13 Dec 2019 38,533 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED

Pass 20 Dec 2018 34,003 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 30,490 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WEAK/PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,643 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,746 miles

both front tyres are getting low on tread and cracking in tread area

front brake discs are badly pitted on inner face

Pass 8 Dec 2014 20,996 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 XYE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

FY61 XYE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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