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HW61 KAK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,337 mi
Last recorded50,337 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 KAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 50,337 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 45,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 36,105 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing edges and on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 36,105 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing edges and on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 25,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 25,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 25,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 23,969 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 22,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 22,313 miles

button missing from handbrake

Fail 6 Dec 2019 22,312 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

button missing from handbrake

Pass 14 Dec 2018 21,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 20,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres showing signs of wear

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

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

plastic button missing off hand brake

Fail 28 Nov 2017 20,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres showing signs of wear

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

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

plastic button missing off hand brake

Pass 19 Nov 2016 18,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front Tyre side wall showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Dec 2015 16,720 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 15,642 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 14,265 miles

O/S/R Tyre looks like it has been run flat

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 14,265 miles

O/S/R Tyre looks like it has been run flat

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 KAK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KAK, 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 HW61 KAK registered?

HW61 KAK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is HW61 KAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW61 KAK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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