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HV61 LHT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,988 mi
Last recorded111,988 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 111,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 111,988 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill and step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 108,103 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 104,678 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 104,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 101,656 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 101,655 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 96,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,595 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 92,595 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,904 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides. Recommend attention soon. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,120 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Nearside Head lamp aim close to upper limit.

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,090 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread, nearing cord (Recommend attention very soon)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre cut in tread area, no cord visible.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread, nearing cord (Recommend attention very soon)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear tyre cut in tread area, no cord visible.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 64,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,850 miles

front wiper blades slight judder

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 54,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wiper blades slight judder

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,837 miles

Baby seat in nearside rear

Nail in Nearside rear tyre tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight perishing of Offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2014 42,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Baby seat in nearside rear

Nail in Nearside rear tyre tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight perishing of Offside rear tyre

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 LHT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LHT, 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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What year was HV61 LHT registered?

HV61 LHT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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