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FY11 YTK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,153 mi
Last recorded88,153 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 88,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 77,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 77,032 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,075 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 66,926 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Oct 2021 66,926 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,294 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 57,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nsf shocker leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf lower susp arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached osf lower susp arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,435 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 44,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,746 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 28,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,816 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 YTK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY11 YTK, 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 YTK registered?

FY11 YTK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 April 2011.

Is FY11 YTK safe to buy?

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