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HW61 LUD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,882 mi
Last recorded39,882 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 LUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 39,882 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 39,882 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 38,315 miles

Fan belt cracking.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 36,654 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 34,145 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 33,846 miles

bumper slightly damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2020 28,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front brake pad shim slightly dis-placed advise inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2019 21,256 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 21,256 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres, Also perished and 3mm, 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 14,055 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 9,544 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 9,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 5,921 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 2,738 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 2,550 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 LUD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 LUD, 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 LUD registered?

HW61 LUD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is HW61 LUD safe to buy?

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