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HD61 NBX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,960 mi
Last recorded73,960 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD61 NBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,960 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2023 71,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,468 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2021 61,233 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2020 58,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 47,860 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2017 38,858 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,387 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,317 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2015 16,010 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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HD61 NBX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HD61 NBX, 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 HD61 NBX registered?

HD61 NBX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is HD61 NBX safe to buy?

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