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HY11 JFK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,093 mi
Last recorded113,093 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 JFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 113,093 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 109,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 108,879 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering lamp flickes from on to off on lock to lock test but road tested ok

Fail 17 Jul 2020 108,837 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to center intersection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 102,608 miles

corrosion on rear back box outer skin

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,574 miles

bonit release catch broken

Fail 19 Oct 2018 91,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

bonit release catch broken

Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,874 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 76,872 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Gas suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,859 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion showing on rear back box

Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,421 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,883 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 56,883 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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HY11 JFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY11 JFK, 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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HY11 JFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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