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HJ61 UZY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,764 mi
Last recorded85,764 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 UZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 85,764 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 85,764 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 82,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,890 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 74,670 miles

Nearside Front mirror housing lose

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 74,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror housing lose

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,082 miles

Coolant leak from possible water pump

Fail 23 Aug 2022 70,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak from possible water pump

Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,941 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,188 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,696 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,912 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,982 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 41,982 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,853 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 34,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,098 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 UZY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

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

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