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HJ61 NLD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,811 mi
Last recorded139,811 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 NLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 139,811 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 133,686 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 133,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front lower pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 128,748 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 128,739 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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 21 Sep 2022 120,150 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear back box exhaust has outer casing leaking and slight corrosion to outer casing

Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,452 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box exhaust slightly holed and corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 107,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi / dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have a decent size lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box has holes on cover and is corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,751 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,521 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 63,521 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,461 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,472 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 NLD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel 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 NLD, 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 NLD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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