MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside sill damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Under body corroded
Wing mirror casing broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust back box corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside sill damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Under body corroded
Wing mirror casing broken
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY61 HLU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 FY61 HLU, 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 FY61 HLU registered?
FY61 HLU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2011.
Is FY61 HLU safe to buy?
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