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HN61 EXE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,332 mi
Last recorded105,332 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 EXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 105,332 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 105,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 98,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 90,534 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 83,197 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,852 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,453 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,420 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 63,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 56,537 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,802 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres treads cracking

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 20 Dec 2016 48,802 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres treads cracking

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread getting low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Small cut in offside rear tyre tread.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,078 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 33,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HN61 EXE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN61 EXE, 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 HN61 EXE registered?

HN61 EXE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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