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A10 HFW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,505 mi
Last recorded116,505 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 HFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 116,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging form rear view mirror

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Jun 2026 116,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging form rear view mirror

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Jun 2025 109,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 102,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section attention soon (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES may need attention soon (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may need attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside indicator tell tale very dim [ attention ]

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may need attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 99,533 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 99,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 90,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3-4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle missing

Fail 26 Apr 2022 90,910 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3-4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle missing

Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nerarside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread area cracking a lot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,854 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 72,821 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt not winding out or in (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 63,082 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 55,720 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,686 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 45,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,557 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,334 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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A10 HFW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A10 HFW, 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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A10 HFW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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