2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FG61 UPE
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 153,060 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG61 UPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 153,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG61 UPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (FG61 UPE) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed About to expose cords on inner edge 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords inner edge 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
FG61 UPE Mileage History
- 23/09/2023118,403 mi
- 28/09/2023118,593 mi+190 mi
- 23/08/2024134,882 mi+16,289 mi
- 08/08/2025153,060 mi+18,178 mi
- 08/08/2025153,060 mi
Average of roughly 18,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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