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HN61 JGY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,596 mi
Last recorded78,596 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 JGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 78,596 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 76,711 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 26 Oct 2023 73,249 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,641 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 70,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,178 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,503 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 64,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 62,061 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 56,194 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 48,767 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,679 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,134 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 35,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 JGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

HN61 JGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 December 2011.

Is HN61 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN61 JGY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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