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FY61 HNJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,126 mi
Last recorded149,126 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 149,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2023 149,085 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2022 144,425 miles

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

Offside Front Shocker top has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,927 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 139,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 136,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 131,539 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,503 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 124,317 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 103,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,157 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 88,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,079 miles

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

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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 HNJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

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

Is FY61 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 HNJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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