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HG60 VWT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,713 mi
Last recorded110,713 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG60 VWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 110,713 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Right hand (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Internal bonnet release broken but still able to open bonnet

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge, almost through rubber in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp secured with cable tie

Fail 2 Jun 2026 110,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Right hand (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Internal bonnet release broken but still able to open bonnet

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge, almost through rubber in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp secured with cable tie

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 101,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 91,492 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 84,815 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 80,049 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,549 miles

slight play top shocker bushes [front]

Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,781 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,909 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 63,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,270 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,898 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 29,677 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 16,016 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 9,741 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 9,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 9,302 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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HG60 VWT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VWT, 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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HG60 VWT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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