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A11 HGN

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 98,801 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 98,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 98,795 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 85,703 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 85,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,624 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 74,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 65,057 miles

rear exhaust box outer corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2022 65,057 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box outer corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 60,887 miles

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,937 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,699 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,521 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,478 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 35,473 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,633 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,722 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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A11 HGN is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 57,384 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 A11 HGN, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A11 HGN registered?

A11 HGN is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is A11 HGN safe to buy?

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