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HY61 KOU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,766 mi
Last recorded91,766 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 KOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2024 91,766 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2023 84,943 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,378 miles

Nearside Front front bumper damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear shockers corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 78,492 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Rear Both rear shockers corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive movement ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 71,622 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 71,622 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 61,238 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,016 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 54,015 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,659 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,606 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 49,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 36,161 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,370 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,927 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 KOU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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