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FN61 HUA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,635 mi
Last recorded108,635 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 HUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 108,635 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front wishbone rear bush's becoming weak

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 108,630 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside and Offside front wishbone rear bush's becoming weak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 101,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded and becoming unbonded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 94,132 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 94,132 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 87,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 87,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,427 miles

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 21 Dec 2020 78,066 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2019 61,682 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2019 61,682 miles

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

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 46,712 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,380 miles

Engine cover fitted

Refitted engine breather pipe top of engine

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 45,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant level low

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on dash

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Refitted engine breather pipe top of engine

TPMS light on dash

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 41,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 34,836 miles

engine covers

front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

front brake pads worn

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on edges

under trays fitted

wipers starting to smear

Fail 4 Dec 2015 34,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers

front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

front brake pads worn

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on edges

under trays fitted

wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Sep 2014 20,650 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 HUA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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