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B18 HGP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,898 mi
Last recorded93,898 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 HGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 93,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Apr 2026 93,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Apr 2025 85,416 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 76,829 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 71,873 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box is corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,972 miles

centre to rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2021 63,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

centre to rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2020 53,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,935 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,844 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 10,693 miles

o/side rear tyre very badly damaged sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2014 10,693 miles

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

high hand brake travel

o/side rear tyre very badly damaged sidewall

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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B18 HGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B18 HGP, 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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B18 HGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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