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J55 HRG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,539 mi
Last recorded63,539 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 HRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 63,539 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Apr 2025 62,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edges no cords visible when tested (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are slightly perished and cracked in the bottom of the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 57,168 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 57,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 52,245 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 47,255 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 44,137 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,104 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 39,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 34,357 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 27,895 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,416 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 14,885 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 10,297 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 10,297 miles

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

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

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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J55 HRG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J55 HRG, 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 J55 HRG registered?

J55 HRG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is J55 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 HRG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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