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HG61 CMV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,411 mi
Last recorded54,411 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 CMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 54,411 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 53,405 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 51,425 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 51,425 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,328 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,834 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 41,595 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 41,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 40,476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,460 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2017 35,460 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,841 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,730 miles

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

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

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 CMV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CMV, 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 CMV registered?

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

Is HG61 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 CMV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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