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FY61 YGC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,552 mi
Last recorded79,552 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 79,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 74,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexiy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,070 miles

Rear exhaust getting weak

front exhaust flexable getting weak has slight blow

Pass 3 Aug 2023 65,591 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,665 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 60,665 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,646 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 46,818 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 44,995 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 44,995 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 32,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 19,924 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 13,656 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 8,455 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 8,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YGC 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 81.3%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC?

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What year was FY61 YGC registered?

FY61 YGC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FY61 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 YGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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