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HV61 LJK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,599 mi
Last recorded61,599 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 61,599 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 59,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,037 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 7 Oct 2022 41,798 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 41,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 31,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 25,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 3411 size: 175/70R14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 3411 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code: 3511 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has wheel trims fitted that obscure some hub components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 19,537 miles

fuel lamp is on

Fail 9 Oct 2019 19,537 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cords exposed from cut init (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

fuel lamp is on

Pass 28 Sep 2018 17,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking quite badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 17,190 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,983 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,652 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 10,104 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 LJK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

HV61 LJK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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