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CF11 HJC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,851 mi
Last recorded130,851 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 HJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 130,851 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 130,851 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 107,754 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,178 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 93,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment O/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT, REDUCED. (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 82,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,278 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 66,278 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,277 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

lamp malfunction warning lamp illuminates on dash display

Fail 9 Apr 2019 64,277 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

lamp malfunction warning lamp illuminates on dash display

Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 54,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,834 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,611 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 34,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,083 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)

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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CF11 HJC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CF11 HJC, 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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CF11 HJC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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