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HV61 ZNC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,112 mi
Last recorded89,112 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 ZNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 89,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S AND O/S ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 83,809 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 78,354 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,294 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,340 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 68,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,904 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 60,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 50,469 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 50,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 40,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in n/s/f tyre and side wall

Pass 22 Nov 2016 30,079 miles

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 22 Nov 2016 30,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 7 Dec 2015 21,144 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 15,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slght marking on screen in zone B

Pass 29 Nov 2014 15,281 miles

slght marking on screen in zone B

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 ZNC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

HV61 ZNC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is HV61 ZNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 ZNC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV61 ZNC have outstanding finance?

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