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HF11 FYG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,360 mi
Last recorded77,360 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF11 FYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,360 miles

Rear Exhaust box section slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2026 77,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 7 Nov 2024 77,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,828 miles

Nearside Front Drop link slight play

Scratch in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 67,553 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 67,553 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2021 60,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,837 miles

Front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Sep 2019 55,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber leaking slightly

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Sep 2018 51,414 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 51,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,462 miles

Front brake pads very low and discs worn and lipped

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside sill is damaged

Windscreen has some light scoring

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,766 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,198 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,818 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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HF11 FYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HF11 FYG, 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 HF11 FYG registered?

HF11 FYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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