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HW61 HLJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,569 mi
Last recorded115,569 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 HLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 115,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 115,517 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to keep revs steady between 2500-3000rpm to carry out emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 108,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 108,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 108,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 99,936 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 99,919 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to maintain fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 87,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 87,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slightly oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,963 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspect steering poorly repaired

Fail 10 Dec 2021 86,960 miles

Braking system leaking servo hose (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspect steering poorly repaired

Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 78,107 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,518 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

all four tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,448 miles

Front brake pads close to limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall poor conidtion

Nearside Rear has small cut but not deep enough

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

hand brake lever has exssive travel

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 60,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake pads close to limit

Nearside Front tyre sidewall poor conidtion

Nearside Rear has small cut but not deep enough

hand brake lever has exssive travel

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,596 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 47,596 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,012 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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HW61 HLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HW61 HLJ, 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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HW61 HLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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