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HU60 STJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,197 mi
Last recorded43,197 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU60 STJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 43,197 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,452 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2024 39,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 34,835 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 33,298 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 28,933 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 27,739 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 27,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 26,533 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 25,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 25,319 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,185 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 21,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs and pads 50% worn

n/s/f tyre has cuts to side wall close to reaching cords

Pass 19 Nov 2015 15,653 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 11,036 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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HU60 STJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HU60 STJ, 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 HU60 STJ registered?

HU60 STJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is HU60 STJ safe to buy?

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