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HJ61 GHY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,726 mi
Last recorded49,726 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 GHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 49,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,166 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,856 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 32,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,925 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 28,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 26,120 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,274 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 GHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ61 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

HJ61 GHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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