MOT Status
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88,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking within tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
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FY61 YEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?
FY61 YEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.
Is FY61 YEL safe to buy?
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