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HN61 EYB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,685 mi
Last recorded69,685 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 69,685 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 64,855 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))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 64,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 61,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 61,888 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 56,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 50,995 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 50,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 44,611 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm tread and rubber starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.7mm tread and rubber starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 40,331 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 36,086 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 31,667 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 29,902 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 23,572 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 18,964 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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HN61 EYB 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 81.3%.

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 EYB, 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 EYB registered?

HN61 EYB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 November 2011.

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