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FY61 YCF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,304 mi
Last recorded103,304 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 YCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 103,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 103,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 101,189 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 99,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 99,594 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 98,327 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2022 98,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2021 92,753 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 87,468 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,040 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,652 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,009 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,603 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,978 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 36,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YCF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCF, 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

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What year was FY61 YCF registered?

FY61 YCF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is FY61 YCF safe to buy?

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