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HN61 KYC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,258 mi
Last recorded94,258 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 92,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing unevenly

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 14 Nov 2024 92,341 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing unevenly

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Nov 2023 90,527 miles

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

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Oct 2022 87,586 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with nail in tread

Fail 24 Oct 2022 87,586 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with nail in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear ()

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated with slight blow

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 19 Nov 2021 83,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated with slight blow

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,491 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,907 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,276 miles

full under body protection fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 58,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

full under body protection fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 58,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,220 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,881 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 4 Dec 2015 41,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,239 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 KYC 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 KYC, 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 KYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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