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HN61 EXM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,511 mi
Last recorded106,511 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 EXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 106,511 miles

Parking brake lever travel

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

N/s Outersill corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,204 miles

N/s Outersill corroding

N/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Slight travel in parking brake

Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,070 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 97,070 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,032 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 84,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 84,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 81,463 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 77,116 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 76,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,108 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 69,254 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 69,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,694 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 60,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 60,682 miles

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

n/s/r/tyre slightly cut

Fail 30 Jan 2016 60,682 miles

Centre Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/s/r/tyre slightly cut

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,748 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 51,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Baby seat fitted nearside rear

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 EXM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HN61 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

HN61 EXM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is HN61 EXM safe to buy?

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