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HJ61 JZR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 81,954 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 75,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 69,298 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 69,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 63,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 57,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 52,071 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 47,559 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 47,559 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,392 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 33,693 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 27,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 23,406 miles

all electric window not working

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 27 Oct 2015 23,406 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all electric window not working

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2014 18,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JZR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 HJ61 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

HJ61 JZR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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