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HG61 PCX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,209 mi
Last recorded124,209 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 PCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 124,209 miles

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Nov 2024 115,570 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 19 Nov 2024 115,570 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S & O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Nov 2023 107,204 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Nov 2022 96,904 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,456 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 Nov 2021 88,456 miles

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,681 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,336 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,166 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 Nov 2018 64,166 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,709 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,677 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 48,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 39,864 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,757 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 PCX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX registered?

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

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