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DK61 HNB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,164 mi
Last recorded51,164 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 HNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 51,164 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 49,298 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 49,298 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 47,499 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 47,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 44,444 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 May 2023 44,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder close to the cords

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2022 42,192 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 42,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm. Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm. Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,258 miles

both front arm rear bushes spliting but o k

Fail 31 Aug 2021 37,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front arm rear bushes spliting but o k

Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,505 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2019 29,456 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 25,446 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 25,446 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 22,631 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,962 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,640 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 13,178 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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DK61 HNB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK61 HNB, 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 DK61 HNB registered?

DK61 HNB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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