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FY61 HMV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,005 mi
Last recorded109,005 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 109,005 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 109,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 103,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

three wheel trim covers fitted, n/s front missing. under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2024 103,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

three wheel trim covers fitted, n/s front missing. under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2023 100,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

under trays fitted. three wheel trims fitted, n/s front missing.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

Fail 13 Sep 2022 97,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 93,757 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,980 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 87,980 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 77,271 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 69,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,324 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 57,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 48,064 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,695 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 HMV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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