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FY61 YBF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,678 mi
Last recorded101,678 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 YBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 101,678 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Both headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside front wing damaged

Nearside rear ABS wiring loom fouling on rear coil spring

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front wing damaged and fouling on passenger door, not affecting opening of door

Offside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 92,192 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside front wing damaged and fouling on passenger door, not affecting opening of door

Offside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,062 miles

Exhaust system corroded and slight blows

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlight lens deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Wing damaged

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2023 70,535 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 64,450 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 64,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,599 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 58,573 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both front (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,618 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,528 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 47,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,286 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 26,493 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has kerb damage

engine oil level over full

engine warning light on

windscreen washers only work when operating rear washers

Fail 25 Jan 2016 26,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has kerb damage

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil level over full

engine warning light on

windscreen washers only work when operating rear washers

Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,324 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 YBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YBF, 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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FY61 YBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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