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HV61 LJA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Turquoise Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,432 mi
Last recorded141,432 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 141,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 132,154 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 119,909 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,761 miles

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

both sills slightly damaged

offside front shock absorber top mount /bearing requires attention soon

Pass 4 May 2018 81,257 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 81,255 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage exhaust (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 63,464 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2017 63,464 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 60,545 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 60,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,791 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,082 miles

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

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

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 LJA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Turquoise with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA registered?

HV61 LJA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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