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HV61 FKW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,637 mi
Last recorded63,637 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 FKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 63,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 61,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 61,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 59,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 59,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 52,877 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 52,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front and both nearside tyes have slight perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2020 49,726 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front and both nearside tyes have slight perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2019 46,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,681 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 37,681 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 33,585 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking to treads

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,074 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,012 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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HV61 FKW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FKW, 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 HV61 FKW registered?

HV61 FKW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is HV61 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 FKW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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