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FY61 YEJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,850 mi
Last recorded64,850 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 64,850 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 61,764 miles

N/S/R BUMPSTOP DETERIORATED / COVER DROPPED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 185 60 15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 61,758 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

N/S/R BUMPSTOP DETERIORATED / COVER DROPPED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 185 60 15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 59,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 54,167 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,928 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,516 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,659 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 47,659 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,860 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,985 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 YEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

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

Is FY61 YEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 YEJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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