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HY61 HVR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,465 mi
Last recorded106,465 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 HVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 106,465 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,261 miles

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025 101,261 miles

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

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,416 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,683 miles

Hand brake travel

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Front Tyres 3mm & Wearing Bald Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,516 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arms Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 76,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arms Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,744 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 72,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,848 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,573 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 65,573 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 59,765 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 59,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 51,345 miles

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

front flexi mesh detrioted

under tray fitted/exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 44,418 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

flexi mesh deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,242 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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HY61 HVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HY61 HVR, 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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HY61 HVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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