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FN61 HME

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,140 mi
Last recorded72,140 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 HME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,059 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 68,059 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,442 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 63,442 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 59,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,922 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 55,922 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,152 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,130 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 43,130 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,522 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 38,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 33,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,597 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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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FN61 HME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN61 HME, 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 FN61 HME registered?

FN61 HME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FN61 HME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 HME shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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