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FY61 YBW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,431 mi
Last recorded77,431 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 77,431 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - lower arm - rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 77,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (4.1.4 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - lower arm - rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 72,562 miles

front exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 12 Apr 2024 70,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 68,633 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 66,750 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 64,477 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 63,203 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,645 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,747 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 56,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,509 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,153 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,575 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 YBW 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 YBW, 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

How do I check the history of FY61 YBW?

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What year was FY61 YBW registered?

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

Is FY61 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 YBW 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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