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HE60 CAM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,063 mi
Last recorded85,063 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE60 CAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 85,063 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 70,830 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,775 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 65,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,638 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 55,779 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,479 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 50,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 41,551 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 36,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,122 miles

Nearside Front slight play nsf steering arm

Nearside Front uneven tread wear to tyre, cracking to tread, various small deep cuts, advise replacement

Offside Rear heavy cracking to tyre tread, advise replacement

Pass 28 Mar 2015 21,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2014 15,716 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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HE60 CAM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HE60 CAM, 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

How do I check the history of HE60 CAM?

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What year was HE60 CAM registered?

HE60 CAM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is HE60 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HE60 CAM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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