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HV61 VFE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,900 mi
Last recorded99,900 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 VFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 99,900 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 96,940 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides front. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to ware on both edges 185/60R15 84H Falken Sincera

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 R15 84H Hankook Kinergy eco (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre starting to ware on both edges 185/60R15 84H Falken Sincera

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 R15 84H Hankook Kinergy eco (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 83,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to ware on both edges 185/60R15 84H Falken Sincera

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 R15 84H Hankook Kinergy eco (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre starting to ware on both edges 185/60R15 84H Falken Sincera

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60 R15 84H Hankook Kinergy eco (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,266 miles

minor exhaust leak at front

Fail 1 Nov 2021 75,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

minor exhaust leak at front

Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,154 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 64,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,053 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,811 miles

front exhaust flexi slightly poor condition

tested on a wet day

Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,371 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,189 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 VFE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc 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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

HV61 VFE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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