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HG61 OKV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,265 mi
Last recorded78,265 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 78,265 miles

Offside Front tyre worn off on inner edge

tpms light illuminated -presume for pressure low rather than a fault within the system

Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,391 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 66,795 miles

Auxiliary drive belt poor condition

Front Exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Fail 4 Dec 2023 66,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Auxiliary drive belt poor condition

Front Exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2022 62,787 miles

nearside rear bump stop worn

Fail 12 Dec 2022 62,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb looks like incorrect fitted (4.1.2 (c))

nearside rear bump stop worn

Pass 25 Nov 2021 57,958 miles

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

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

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

auxiliary drive belt wearing thin

oil level slightly high

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded, inner & outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 54,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 54,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald flat spot on tread and out of shape. 185/60 R15 84T Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 46,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 36,804 miles

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

Oil leak mechatronics unit ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 28,168 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 20,973 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 15,961 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 OKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKV, 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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HG61 OKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 December 2011.

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