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HY61 URE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,214 mi
Last recorded134,214 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 URE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 134,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 133,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 131,175 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 131,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 129,848 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 129,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 129,755 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 129,172 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 128,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 121,752 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smear

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in rack joint

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 121,744 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure joining sleeve corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smear

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in rack joint

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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 Sep 2017 110,122 miles

nearside front suspension strut leaking

offside front suspension strut leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2017 110,122 miles

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

nearside front suspension strut leaking

offside front suspension strut leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 95,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,263 miles

Both front tyre valves deteriorated

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs appear worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 85,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyre valves deteriorated

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs appear worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 64,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 URE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

HY61 URE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is HY61 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 URE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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