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HG61 EBC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,660 mi
Last recorded117,660 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 EBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 117,660 miles

Coolant leak down back of engine

Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,800 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 107,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 95,682 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,609 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolent hose from lower rad to thermostate, has a pin hole in it.

Fail 16 Jun 2023 87,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush weak/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolent hose from lower rad to thermostate, has a pin hole in it.

Pass 16 Jun 2022 81,481 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking and all 6 or 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 76,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 73,916 miles

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

bonnet stay poor

Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 70,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,321 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has damage out side the swept area

Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,403 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 40,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,542 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 EBC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EBC, 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 EBC registered?

HG61 EBC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is HG61 EBC safe to buy?

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