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FL61 HZA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,127 mi
Last recorded59,127 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 HZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 59,127 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 59,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 58,137 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 56,400 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat fold mechanism handle broken but is still operable

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 56,400 miles

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

Offside Front Drivers seat fold mechanism handle broken but is still operable

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,905 miles

Drivers seat fold mechanism handle broken but is still operable

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken and rear silencer corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2022 52,905 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drivers seat fold mechanism handle broken but is still operable

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken and rear silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,210 miles

Drivers seat fold mechanism handle broken but is still operable

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hangar broken

Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,115 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 14 Oct 2020 46,115 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 41,374 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,393 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,782 miles

front wiper blades are split

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 HZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL61 HZA, 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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FL61 HZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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