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FY61 HNL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,961 mi
Last recorded102,961 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 102,961 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak from offside steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2025 97,390 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 95,251 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2023 93,152 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 91,329 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 85,770 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2020 80,258 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,049 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,564 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil.

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,911 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 65,896 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 48,630 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 48,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,560 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 HNL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HNL, 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 HNL registered?

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

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