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HV61 GXH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,266 mi
Last recorded27,266 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 GXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 27,266 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 26,470 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2024 26,470 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 24,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 22,895 miles

brake pipes above undercovers

undercovers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 21,035 miles

brake pipes above undercovers

undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 18,648 miles

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,274 miles

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 14,219 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 12,275 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavy outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn heavy inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2017 12,275 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavy outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn heavy inner edge

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 10,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 8,229 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 6,061 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 GXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HV61 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

HV61 GXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2011.

Is HV61 GXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 GXH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV61 GXH have outstanding finance?

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