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HV61 ZHL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,675 mi
Last recorded145,675 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 145,675 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 136,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 126,567 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 126,566 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 111,647 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 103,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,389 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 94,389 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,259 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 86,259 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,615 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 70,615 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,998 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,548 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 ZHL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

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

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