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HG61 GKN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,967 mi
Last recorded31,967 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 GKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 31,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 31,488 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 31,488 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 30,897 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 29,056 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 29,056 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 26,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 24,423 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 24,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 22,540 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 22,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 18,823 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 18,823 miles

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

near side front tyre cracked/perished and worn on outer edge

near side rear tyre cracked/perished

off side front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 23 Nov 2017 15,029 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge and has slight curb damage to side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2016 10,257 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 6,807 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 4,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 GKN, 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 GKN registered?

HG61 GKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is HG61 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 GKN 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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