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FY61 YBP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,031 mi
Last recorded101,031 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,031 miles

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

exhaust system corroded and repaired

Pass 8 Jul 2024 90,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,790 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 80,789 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Complete sill rotten and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Strut top bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Complete sill rotten and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,002 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,851 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,072 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,037 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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