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HN61 GMY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,262 mi
Last recorded142,262 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 GMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 142,262 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 130,575 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 122,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 117,011 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,918 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 110,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 106,193 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 99,408 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 90,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,987 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,199 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 61,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 49,878 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,496 miles

body damage to nearside front

chips in windscreen

weap from nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 5 Nov 2014 45,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body damage to nearside front

chips in windscreen

nearside headlamp bracket broken (still secure)

weap from nearside rear shock absorber

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 GMY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN61 GMY registered?

HN61 GMY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is HN61 GMY safe to buy?

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