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HG61 ZBF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,537 mi
Last recorded97,537 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 ZBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,537 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,181 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 85,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

TPMS on

Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front thorn in shoulder of tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - and cracking in outer side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 77,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front thorn in shoulder of tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - and cracking in outer side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,756 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,733 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 55,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,911 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 47,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,704 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 38,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,525 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 23 Aug 2016 33,525 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,015 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 ZBF, 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 ZBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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