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HY61 JEO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,555 mi
Last recorded107,555 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 JEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 107,555 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBERS TOP MOUNTINGS WORN

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 107,503 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F AND O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBERS TOP MOUNTINGS WORN

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 103,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 97,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,742 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 92,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp not working.

Fail 5 Feb 2022 92,559 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp not working.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,543 miles

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2021 90,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2020 89,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp not working.

Offside Lower Lower sill damaged.

Fail 3 Feb 2020 89,073 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp not working.

Offside Lower Lower sill damaged.

Pass 9 Feb 2019 74,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,088 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 70,088 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,031 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 49,031 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,250 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JEO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JEO, 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 JEO registered?

HY61 JEO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is HY61 JEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 JEO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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