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HK60 DHZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,793 mi
Last recorded101,793 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK60 DHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 101,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 101,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 97,957 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body damage

handbrake travel high

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,435 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 83,435 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,034 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,793 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2020 81,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill is damaged

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 81,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill is damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 67,479 miles

front number plate cracked,offside front link rod boot wearing,nearside front tyre wearing on edges,n/s outersill damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2018 56,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges+cuts+nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2017 44,660 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 44,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2016 35,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 35,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 24,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet lever broke whilst trying to open

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Feb 2015 24,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet lever broke whilst trying to open

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2014 16,804 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 16,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HK60 DHZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HK60 DHZ, 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 HK60 DHZ registered?

HK60 DHZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 January 2011.

Is HK60 DHZ safe to buy?

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