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HV61 FKT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,211 mi
Last recorded74,211 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 FKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 74,211 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2025 72,681 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust system corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left available

Fail 29 Apr 2025 72,681 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust system corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left available

Pass 15 Mar 2024 70,165 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 70,154 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,500 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 64,500 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,770 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 42,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,333 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,923 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,041 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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HV61 FKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV61 FKT, 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 HV61 FKT registered?

HV61 FKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is HV61 FKT safe to buy?

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