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HG61 LZD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

110,042 mi
Last recorded110,042 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 LZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 110,042 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 104,112 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 104,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 95,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,639 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,052 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,052 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,235 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 72,235 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,467 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 58,892 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,442 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,975 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Nov 2016 38,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,388 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 26,833 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 LZD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel 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 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

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

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