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FY61 YBT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,589 mi
Last recorded84,589 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door mirror cover missing

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

Rear Exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Some minor stiction on turning both rear road wheels

Fail 19 Mar 2024 71,667 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Some minor stiction on turning both rear road wheels

Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,004 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 50,828 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,679 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 47,543 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,654 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 43,297 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 32,606 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,383 miles

both front tyres tread on 2.5 mm

Fail 25 Oct 2016 24,383 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres tread on 2.5 mm

Pass 16 Oct 2015 18,360 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 13,531 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 YBT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

FY61 YBT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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