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FY61 HLO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,543 mi
Last recorded95,543 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 HLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 95,543 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level some led not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 95,543 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level some led not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 89,451 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level has some leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 85,160 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning H/LEVEL - 3X BULBS OUT (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE GETTING POOR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE + SIDE WALL SMALL SPLITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 76,341 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,845 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,848 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 65,848 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,579 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 60,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,886 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS RENEW NEXT PAD CHANGE

Fail 13 Jun 2018 57,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Front BRAKE DISCS RENEW NEXT PAD CHANGE

Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,547 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 42,547 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,017 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 23,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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FY61 HLO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY61 HLO, 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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FY61 HLO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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