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CY11 HSG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,267 mi
Last recorded102,267 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 HSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 102,267 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2026 102,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2025 101,585 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 101,582 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 94,535 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,146 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 76,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,889 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 69,888 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,699 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 46,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2018 46,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 39,986 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

under body covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 39,986 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 35,139 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,461 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,227 miles

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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CY11 HSG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CY11 HSG, 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 CY11 HSG registered?

CY11 HSG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is CY11 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY11 HSG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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