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FY61 HMF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,523 mi
Last recorded68,523 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 HMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 68,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,217 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly cracked/perished

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly cracked/perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,590 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

front brake slight bind

front discs slight pitting inner face

seal for fuel fill cap small cracks

slight noise from power steering?

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,230 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracks in road face

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also bulge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding both sides (drums) (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre cracks in road face

Pass 13 Sep 2014 38,373 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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FY61 HMF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HMF, 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 FY61 HMF registered?

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

Is FY61 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 HMF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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