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FY11 PYA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,050 mi
Last recorded107,050 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 PYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 107,050 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 107,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,974 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 97,974 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,979 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 76,946 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 76,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 70,451 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 70,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 63,196 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,125 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,070 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 44,070 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,947 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 37,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 26,150 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,150 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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FY11 PYA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol 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 FY11 PYA, 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 FY11 PYA registered?

FY11 PYA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is FY11 PYA safe to buy?

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