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HJ61 WXT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,595 mi
Last recorded98,595 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 WXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,595 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,339 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 89,339 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 83,159 miles

emissions too clean too register

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,134 miles

EMISSION FAS not detected

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

engine management light on

n/s/r bumper slight damage

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 18 Aug 2017 76,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

EMISSION FAS not detected

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

engine management light on

n/s headlight aim on lower limit

n/s/r bumper slight damage

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,699 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 66,699 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,208 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 59,208 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,654 miles

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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 WXT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

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

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