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FT61 HYC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,111 mi
Last recorded112,111 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 112,111 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriated has minor gas leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under Tray Fitted Not Allowing fu;ll Inspection

Under body corroded

exhaust noisy

Pass 9 Sep 2023 109,671 miles

Exhaust minor gas leak at front joint after flexi

Exhaust noisy

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body general corrotion

Under tray Fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2022 106,991 miles

Exhaust minor gas leak at rear joints

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Tray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2021 104,575 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 100,156 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 100,156 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,993 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 97,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 75,200 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,485 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 48,405 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,463 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

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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FT61 HYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT61 HYC, 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 FT61 HYC registered?

FT61 HYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is FT61 HYC safe to buy?

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