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FN61 HTP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,598 mi
Last recorded88,598 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 HTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 88,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 81,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 73,467 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 73,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both fronts (2) Two (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 67,711 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 67,711 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 65,492 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 62,755 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 62,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened fitted incorrectly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,373 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 39,461 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,879 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 30,879 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewall

Fail 20 Jun 2017 26,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2016 22,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,978 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 18,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,612 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 HTP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

FN61 HTP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is FN61 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 HTP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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