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FL61 HNN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,954 mi
Last recorded83,954 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 HNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 83,954 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 76,470 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 76,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,309 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 67,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,125 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 59,236 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 57,378 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 51,829 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,092 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 31,532 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 31,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 31,514 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 31,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,106 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 30,106 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,564 miles

child seats fitted unable to check adult seat belts

Pass 30 Aug 2014 17,967 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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FL61 HNN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL61 HNN, 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 FL61 HNN registered?

FL61 HNN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is FL61 HNN safe to buy?

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