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A261 HMS

2026 Volkswagen Polo

White Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,395 mi
Last recorded12,395 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA261 HMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2026
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 12,395 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 12,395 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 10,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 9,280 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 7,705 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 6,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 4,924 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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A261 HMS is a 2026 Volkswagen Polo in White. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A261 HMS, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A261 HMS?

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What year was A261 HMS registered?

A261 HMS is a 2026 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 2026.

Is A261 HMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A261 HMS shows 7 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.

Does A261 HMS have outstanding finance?

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