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HV61 AAN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,385 mi
Last recorded90,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 AAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 90,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2026 90,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 86,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 75,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 75,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,585 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 66,585 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear mud and snow tyre fitted

hanbdbrake travel is quite high

Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and perishing badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and perishing badly (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2019 55,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and perishing badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wheel arch damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and perishing badly (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,371 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,413 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,897 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 19,360 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight damage & perishing on tread

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

Offside front & both rear tyres perishing on treads

Slight play at nearside front hub

Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,360 miles

Nearside front tyre slight damage & perishing on tread

Offside front & both rear tyres perishing on treads

Slight play at nearside front hub

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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HV61 AAN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HV61 AAN, 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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HV61 AAN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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