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293 HAM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,711 mi
Last recorded73,711 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration293 HAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 73,711 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover missing

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded and chassis all still solid

Fail 5 Sep 2025 73,711 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover missing

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

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded and chassis all still solid

Pass 10 Sep 2024 65,595 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,496 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover missing

Fail 13 Oct 2023 63,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover missing

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,682 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker absorber bump stop split

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

hand brake requires adjustment

Fail 22 Sep 2021 60,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake lining coming away from brake pad backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker absorber bump stop split

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

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

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,608 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 58,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 56,251 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 56,251 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,515 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,830 miles

bump stops on both rear shockers deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,638 miles

Emissions Too Clean To Test

Pass 29 Aug 2015 40,704 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,242 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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293 HAM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 293 HAM, 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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293 HAM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is 293 HAM safe to buy?

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