CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY61 HZE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,252 mi
Last recorded122,252 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 HZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 122,252 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 19 May 2026 122,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2025 109,819 miles

Front both tyres bald on edges

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 99,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 87,955 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 76,342 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 64,474 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 51,291 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 May 2019 42,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 21,006 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY61 HZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HY61 HZE, 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

How do I check the history of HY61 HZE?

You can check the full history of HY61 HZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY61 HZE registered?

HY61 HZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is HY61 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 HZE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY61 HZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY61 HZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.