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HG61 BVM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,348 mi
Last recorded62,348 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 BVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 62,348 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 57,300 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 57,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 54,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 54,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 52,954 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Nov 2021 49,032 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 49,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 44,736 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 44,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 41,051 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,686 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 34,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,462 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 24,521 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 13,235 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 3,631 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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HG61 BVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG61 BVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG61 BVM registered?

HG61 BVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is HG61 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 BVM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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