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HG11 FYA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,099 mi
Last recorded89,099 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 FYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 89,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 77,824 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 69,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

battery loose!

Pass 8 Dec 2022 60,284 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 55,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,505 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,886 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,670 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 31,101 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 31,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 23,967 miles

Nearside Front headlamp at lowest setting

Offside Front headlamp at lowest setting

Fail 29 Apr 2016 23,967 miles

Nearside Front headlamp at lowest setting

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front headlamp at lowest setting

Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,297 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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HG11 FYA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG11 FYA, 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 HG11 FYA registered?

HG11 FYA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is HG11 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG11 FYA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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