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HJ61 NLG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,659 mi
Last recorded33,659 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 NLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 33,659 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 31,604 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 29,713 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on car perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 28,052 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on vehicle in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 28,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on vehicle in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 25,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 23,408 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 21,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 19,685 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 17,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 14,549 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,997 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 8,008 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 NLG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ61 NLG?

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What year was HJ61 NLG registered?

HJ61 NLG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is HJ61 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ61 NLG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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