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HV61 LJJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,106 mi
Last recorded102,106 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 102,106 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 30 Jul 2025 96,331 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear rubber bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 90,416 miles

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

NS headlight lower mount broken

NSR bump stop broken

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,974 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 77,666 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 77,666 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,382 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,212 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,734 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 55,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,298 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,736 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,528 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 13,222 miles

Nearside front tyre tread getting low & worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,222 miles

Nearside front tyre tread getting low & worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 LJJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

HV61 LJJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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