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FN61 HMX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,170 mi
Last recorded100,170 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 HMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 100,167 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam full beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 94,161 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 94,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 89,075 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 89,075 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 78,273 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 71,067 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,827 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 68,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2019 65,918 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 57,426 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 46,759 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,843 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 41,843 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,817 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,553 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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FN61 HMX 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 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 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

FN61 HMX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is FN61 HMX safe to buy?

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