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FY61 HNU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 71,497 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread also 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside floor and chassis legs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2025 71,456 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded also including suspension prescribed area (full length of outer sill holed) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread also 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside floor and chassis legs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 64,431 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 64,431 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 62,628 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 60,840 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 58,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 55,852 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 54,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from flexy joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,412 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,781 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,019 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 HNU 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 84.6%.

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 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 HNU, 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 HNU registered?

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

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