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HN61 KWC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,956 mi
Last recorded101,956 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 KWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 101,956 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 100,350 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 100,197 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,948 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 93,946 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,717 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 82,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,554 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Fail 30 Apr 2019 75,554 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 69,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,920 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Fail 12 Jul 2017 54,920 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,036 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,036 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 15,476 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KWC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KWC, 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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HN61 KWC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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