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FN11 CYK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,190 mi
Last recorded59,190 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 CYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 59,190 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 57,896 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 54,219 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 54,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 51,400 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 51,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 46,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 41,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,077 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 35,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 28,352 miles

osr tyre has cuts in treads

Pass 19 Feb 2018 27,112 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,165 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack 195/55 15

Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,504 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 17,504 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 14,274 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FN11 CYK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 FN11 CYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN11 CYK registered?

FN11 CYK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is FN11 CYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN11 CYK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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