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HG61 NPN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,239 mi
Last recorded20,239 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 20,239 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 14,447 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 14,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 13,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 13,205 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 13,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 12,944 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 12,607 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 11,804 miles

Front Both front tyres perished/split in between treads, no cords exposed yet.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 11,186 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 10,111 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 9,358 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 7,563 miles

n/s/f fog light bulb n/w

Fail 19 Nov 2014 7,563 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f fog light bulb n/w

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 NPN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG61 NPN registered?

HG61 NPN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is HG61 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 NPN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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