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HJ61 WZY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,695 mi
Last recorded97,695 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 WZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,695 miles

hole in nsf sill

hole in osf sill

Fail 9 Oct 2023 97,594 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hole in nsf sill

hole in osf sill

Pass 4 Oct 2022 93,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 93,880 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorated/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

offside front outer sill corroded/holed.

Fail 9 Jul 2021 83,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber is extensively deteriorated/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber is extensively deteriorated/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorated/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

offside front outer sill corroded/holed.

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 22 Jun 2021 83,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated and leaking gases.

nearside front tyre nail outer edge and worn to 3mm.

nearside rear brakes are binding on.

offside and nearside rear tyres are perished.

offside front outer sill corroded and holed.

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 76,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 72,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,096 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,921 miles

Exhaust flexy poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 12 Nov 2016 44,375 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,075 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 33,075 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 19,272 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 19,272 miles

Offside 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 WZY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WZY, 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 WZY registered?

HJ61 WZY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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