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FD11 HGY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,099 mi
Last recorded137,099 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 HGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 137,099 miles

o/s/r shocker damp-n/s/r tyre worn low-oil leak

Pass 28 May 2025 131,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2024 120,199 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 120,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 117,959 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 117,958 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 116,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 108,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. remaining exhaust is also corroded but not leaking gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 108,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [ rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. remaining exhaust is also corroded but not leaking gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,940 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 71,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,116 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,727 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 36,568 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,833 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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FD11 HGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FD11 HGY, 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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FD11 HGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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