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HV61 HXY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,856 mi
Last recorded128,856 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 128,856 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

puncture light showing

Pass 21 Aug 2024 123,569 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

TPMS light on

clonk in suspension offside front

Pass 15 Aug 2023 116,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 116,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 104,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 104,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 96,608 miles

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod end

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

steering slightly heavy on idle

Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,916 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 85,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall 185/60/15/88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,645 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 79,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not locking (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords near previous plug (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 67,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very centre of tread can see chords in hole (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords near previous plug (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,093 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 58,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,179 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 53,179 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,170 miles

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

Various small deepcuts in treads of both rear tyres,cords not seen.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HXY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HXY, 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 HXY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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