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HG60 VFN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,585 mi
Last recorded94,585 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG60 VFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 94,585 miles

Slight lift in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,990 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 88,874 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 82,885 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 82,885 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,035 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,177 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,537 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 66,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Breather valve broken away from cam cover ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5000 plus (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides. (2.7.3)

Slight wear ridge on both front brake discs.

Fail 17 Jan 2017 58,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5000 plus (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides. (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight wear ridge on both front brake discs.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,169 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,268 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jan 2015 43,268 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both windscreen wiper blades are split in centers

Fail 14 Jan 2014 32,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner sholder of raised tread

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner sholder of raised tread

Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner sholder of raised tread

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner sholder of raised tread

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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HG60 VFN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HG60 VFN, 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 HG60 VFN registered?

HG60 VFN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 January 2011.

Is HG60 VFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG60 VFN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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