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HG61 CFA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,158 mi
Last recorded55,158 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 CFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 55,158 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 18 Mar 2026 55,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2025 51,657 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 9 Apr 2024 46,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 39,056 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2022 33,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 30,539 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 2 Jan 2020 30,171 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 3 Jan 2019 28,131 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 28,021 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking/perished slighly

Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,247 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,086 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,282 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut to outter sidewall

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 CFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HG61 CFA, 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 HG61 CFA registered?

HG61 CFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is HG61 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 CFA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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