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FY61 YBZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,162 mi
Last recorded102,162 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 102,162 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 102,158 miles

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2024 97,370 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,180 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 93,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 85,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 85,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,849 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,160 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,762 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 66,762 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

fuel filter leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,631 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 49,749 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,304 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 35,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,046 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 YBZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ?

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What year was FY61 YBZ registered?

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

Is FY61 YBZ safe to buy?

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