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HY61 HZR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,514 mi
Last recorded62,514 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 HZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 62,514 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

longish travel on first application of service brake

Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 55,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 51,289 miles

oil seepage around oil filter housing

Pass 10 Oct 2022 47,670 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 47,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 41,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,897 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres mishaped

Fail 6 Oct 2020 39,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres mishaped

Pass 8 Oct 2019 36,716 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2018 32,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,176 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,915 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 22,746 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 22,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,786 miles

various small chips in windscreen

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 HZR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HZR, 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 HY61 HZR registered?

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

Is HY61 HZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 HZR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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