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HJ61 NKS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,349 mi
Last recorded130,349 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 NKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 130,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 120,984 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded around bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 117,137 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 117,137 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 111,540 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 111,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 14/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside front tyres bald on edges. 185/60r15

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 14/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 82,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi part / broken (6.1.2 (a))

High travel on park brake lever

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 82,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi part / broken (6.1.2 (a))

High travel on park brake lever

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,161 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 68,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 63,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 47,532 miles

n/s/r tyre is starting to wear/crack on inner side wall of tyre,ok at time of test.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,019 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,640 miles

Front wish bone bushes perished

N/S/R tyrte age cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R15 84H (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 23,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2014 23,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 NKS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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