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HG60 XEV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,033 mi
Last recorded158,033 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG60 XEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 158,033 miles

Nearside Sill corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Tpms light on

Pass 20 Jan 2023 145,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill,corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 145,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill,corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 127,543 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 116,388 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX VERY CORRODED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Fail 21 Jan 2021 116,388 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX VERY CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 112,594 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,913 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 90,599 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 90,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,726 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 78,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,879 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 54,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,453 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 XEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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