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HY61 JCJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,999 mi
Last recorded91,999 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 JCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 91,999 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 91,986 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 89,692 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 89,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 86,472 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 86,472 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 81,892 miles

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

T P S on

Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,555 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 72,401 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,862 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,125 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Offside rear tyre has slight age related cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2019 56,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

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

Offside rear tyre has slight age related cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,081 miles

Both front wiper blades in poor condition.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,430 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside front tyre BALD on inner edge & cut to cords on tread.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,865 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

Offside front tyre worn on edges & cut in tread.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,299 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall/rim damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,175 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 JCJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JCJ, 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 HY61 JCJ registered?

HY61 JCJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is HY61 JCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 JCJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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