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HY61 JEU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,982 mi
Last recorded103,982 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 103,982 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 95,953 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 85,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 77,671 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Sep 2022 77,671 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 66,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 14 Sep 2019 63,468 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,458 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 49,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,559 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 JEU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

HY61 JEU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is HY61 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 JEU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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