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HW61 KBE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,744 mi
Last recorded88,744 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 KBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 88,744 miles

Under-Tray Fit Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2024 87,005 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 85,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Light unit damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2022 83,988 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 83,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 82,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 76,471 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,679 miles

Under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 63,176 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 63,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 58,246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 54,097 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,468 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

osf tyre looks flat

tyre pressure monitor warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 22 Sep 2014 39,468 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

osf tyre looks flat

tyre pressure monitor warning lamp indicates a fault

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 KBE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW61 KBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW61 KBE registered?

HW61 KBE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is HW61 KBE safe to buy?

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