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FD11 YNH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,473 mi
Last recorded122,473 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 YNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 122,473 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 122,471 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 111,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 111,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 106,029 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 106,024 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 101,389 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 101,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 93,475 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 87,121 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 87,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,100 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 76,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,830 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking and perrishing wearing heavily outer edge of tyre

o/s/r tyre slight cracking and perrishing

Fail 6 Jul 2015 54,830 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking and perrishing wearing heavily outer edge of tyre

o/s/r tyre slight cracking and perrishing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,543 miles

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

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 YNH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNH, 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 FD11 YNH registered?

FD11 YNH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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