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FY61 YED

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,426 mi
Last recorded86,426 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 YED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 86,426 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 86,163 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 83,624 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 80,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 72,995 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,608 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,761 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 62,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,741 miles

oil dampness around engine

Fail 6 Feb 2019 57,741 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil dampness around engine

Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,992 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 52,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,801 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 47,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 40,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs lipped

rear o/s tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,778 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 YED is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YED, 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 YED registered?

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

Is FY61 YED safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 YED shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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