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HV61 PHF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,142 mi
Last recorded38,142 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 38,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 37,443 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 35,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 35,662 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 35,524 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 35,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,266 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 33,395 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 32,383 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 31,463 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,627 miles

tyres are perrishing on outer tread

Pass 11 Nov 2015 30,141 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,459 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,746 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 PHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PHF, 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

How do I check the history of HV61 PHF?

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What year was HV61 PHF registered?

HV61 PHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 October 2011.

Is HV61 PHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 PHF shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV61 PHF have outstanding finance?

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