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HJ61 LVT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,707 mi
Last recorded72,707 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill area corroded and holed

Pass 15 Aug 2025 64,849 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning repeater in mirror working but partially (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 64,849 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning repeater in mirror working but partially (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 53,374 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,576 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 50,576 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 42,101 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,655 miles

Central exhaust center clamp corroded, but not likely to become detached

Central handbrake lever high, but has sufficient reserve travel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm rear bushes slightly perished ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,862 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,562 miles

Central exhaust center clamp corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 28,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central exhaust center clamp corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,737 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 25,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,143 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 22,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,002 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,443 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 LVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

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

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