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FT61 HYR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,128 mi
Last recorded45,128 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 45,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 42,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp damaged lens

Pass 21 Aug 2024 40,428 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp damaged lens

Fail 21 Aug 2024 40,428 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear position lamp damaged lens

Pass 22 Aug 2023 38,146 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp damage no effect on light out put

Pass 18 Aug 2022 35,940 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 33,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,102 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 29,781 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 27,439 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread under 3.00 mm

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 25,045 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge centre tread 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 25,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge centre tread 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,296 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 22,296 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,992 miles

body flap for fuel filler missing

Pass 13 Aug 2014 16,591 miles

front wipers starting to smear

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 HYR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HYR, 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 HYR registered?

FT61 HYR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is FT61 HYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 HYR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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