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FN61 HNG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,641 mi
Last recorded138,641 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 138,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

handbrake comeing up slightly high

Pass 21 Mar 2025 124,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 124,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 110,258 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 110,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 98,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 89,598 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 89,556 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 87,714 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 82,226 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 82,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,947 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

dampness to front shockabsorbers

front tyres worn on outer edges devoid of tread

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Oct 2018 70,947 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

dampness to front shockabsorbers

front tyres worn on outer edges devoid of tread

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,250 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,883 miles

Oil leak ()

both front shock absorbers have oil misting on them

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 8 Oct 2015 40,051 miles

Both rear tyres deteirating

front shock absorbers slightly damp

Fail 7 Oct 2015 40,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dampness to front shockabsorbers

Rear tyres deteriating

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 3 Oct 2015 40,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dampness to front shockabsorbers

Rear tyres deteriating

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 HNG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HNG, 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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FN61 HNG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is FN61 HNG safe to buy?

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