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HV61 PHN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,672 mi
Last recorded107,672 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 107,672 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 103,614 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2023 99,104 miles

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

brake discs corroded

n/s driveshaft corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2022 91,444 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible tread on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,995 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 74,175 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 74,087 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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

auxiliary drive belt cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,521 miles

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

auxillary drive belt deteriorated

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing unevenly to markers

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Oct 2017 56,372 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,592 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails in this tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,081 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 32,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 23,003 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 PHN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

HV61 PHN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is HV61 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 PHN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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