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CF11 HJN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,672 mi
Last recorded106,672 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF11 HJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,672 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 106,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,462 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 99,449 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,088 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 92,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated loose (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick linings coming off metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 85,183 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 72,812 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 63,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust deteriorated, but not leaking

Fail 13 Apr 2021 63,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust deteriorated, but not leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2020 59,653 miles

back box outer skin in poor condition

full under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,402 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,575 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,522 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,215 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 29,215 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 22,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,512 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 19,510 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 HJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF11 HJN registered?

CF11 HJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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