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HJ61 KUK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,163 mi
Last recorded106,163 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 KUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 106,163 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie joint perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively minor binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 104,596 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie joint perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 99,108 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2mm remaining tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 94,963 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has small leak from front flexie joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 94,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie joint perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,088 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 89,088 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also projected beam is to high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not working (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexie joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,786 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 78,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,013 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,135 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,735 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 57,735 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,177 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise alignment check due to adverse front tyre wear

tyre pressure light on

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 KUK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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