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HFZ 6160

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,169 mi
Last recorded91,169 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 6160
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 86,048 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 79,961 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 74,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,034 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 43,021 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,037 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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HFZ 6160 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HFZ 6160, 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 HFZ 6160 registered?

HFZ 6160 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 February 2011.

Is HFZ 6160 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 6160 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HFZ 6160 have outstanding finance?

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