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FY11 YKC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,312 mi
Last recorded102,312 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 YKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 102,312 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 96,449 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2024 90,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 90,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,296 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded/severely deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2023 85,296 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded/severely deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2022 79,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm / nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 79,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm / nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,270 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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 50,450 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded very bad. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 50,450 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded very bad. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,886 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,179 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 19,272 miles

Slight cracking to all Tyre sidewalls.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 15,776 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 13,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 9,947 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 YKC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YKC, 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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FY11 YKC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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