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HY61 JDU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,686 mi
Last recorded12,686 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 JDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 12,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 11,664 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 11,664 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 11,565 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 11,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 10,941 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 10,515 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 10,173 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 9,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 8,990 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 7,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 6,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 19,283 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 4 Sep 2014 4,172 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 JDU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

HY61 JDU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is HY61 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 JDU 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.

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