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HV61 PHA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,236 mi
Last recorded93,236 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 93,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside discs - pads approximately 70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 82,070 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 82,070 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 68,461 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 68,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 56,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 53,488 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 51,986 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a small crack not effecting view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front grill is damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,605 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,152 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,475 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,411 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,933 miles

Offside front grill panel damaged.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,200 miles

Offside front grill damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,912 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 PHA 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 86.7%.

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 PHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV61 PHA registered?

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

Is HV61 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 PHA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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