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HJ61 GHN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,120 mi
Last recorded96,120 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 GHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 96,120 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

yellow tyre light on dash

Pass 13 Jan 2025 90,157 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 90,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,339 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 81,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 70,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 69,291 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 65,899 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,769 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,540 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,692 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 53,692 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,089 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,820 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on outside edge

Fail 12 Apr 2016 40,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,378 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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HJ61 GHN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJ61 GHN, 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 HJ61 GHN registered?

HJ61 GHN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for HJ61 GHN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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