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HG60 YSV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,102 mi
Last recorded67,102 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG60 YSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 67,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 63,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 60,483 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 57,373 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 57,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,332 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished within tread.

Rear exhaust box corroded & deteriorating.

Slight scratch marks to front windscreen , not affecting drivers view.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 49,454 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 49,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,177 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise tread depth is on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 42,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise tread depth is on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,226 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 37,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 29,856 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,856 miles

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

n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,158 miles

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 22,158 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YSV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

HG60 YSV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 February 2011.

Is HG60 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG60 YSV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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