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HN60 NHT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,012 mi
Last recorded121,012 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN60 NHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 121,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 117,784 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 115,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 144,882 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 113,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 113,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,406 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 88,275 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 78,592 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 78,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,166 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,890 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 23,097 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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HN60 NHT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN60 NHT, 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 HN60 NHT registered?

HN60 NHT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 January 2011.

Is HN60 NHT safe to buy?

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