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HJ61 KUN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,683 mi
Last recorded95,683 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 KUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 95,683 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 95,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front outer sills holed & corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 6 Aug 2025 93,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,307 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 85,988 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,129 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 61,147 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Aug 2019 61,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,226 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,810 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 43,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,624 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,142 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,020 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 KUN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KUN, 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 KUN registered?

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

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