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HN61 JRO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,302 mi
Last recorded132,302 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 132,302 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 132,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 123,042 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 123,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken +Top Mount Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 122,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 113,413 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 113,411 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 102,353 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 94,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 94,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 90,313 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 90,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,726 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

tyre warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,532 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 44,244 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,244 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 JRO 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 64.7%.

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 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 JRO, 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 JRO registered?

HN61 JRO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is HN61 JRO safe to buy?

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