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FY11 WHK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,299 mi
Last recorded69,299 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 WHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 69,299 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 69,299 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 62,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,850 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 57,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark WHEEL CYLINDER LEAKING (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,280 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 54,280 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,135 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 50,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,443 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 42,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,475 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 26,475 miles

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

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 WHK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY11 WHK registered?

FY11 WHK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is FY11 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 WHK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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