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HG60 VWK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,466 mi
Last recorded100,466 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG60 VWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 100,466 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 100,466 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 85,315 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 85,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 85,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel

Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,875 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,297 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Very stiff to operate & handle broken (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2020 72,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central exhaust sleeve badly corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box outer casing badly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 70,792 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 69,135 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,643 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,580 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 15 Jun 2015 42,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2014 23,647 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HG60 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

HG60 VWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 February 2011.

Is HG60 VWK safe to buy?

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