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FY61 ZWJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,319 mi
Last recorded28,319 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 28,319 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 26,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 25,119 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 23,451 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 21,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 20,542 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 18,878 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 17,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 15,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 12,617 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 9,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 6,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZWJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

FY61 ZWJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is FY61 ZWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 ZWJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY61 ZWJ have outstanding finance?

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