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DA11 HNF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,961 mi
Last recorded88,961 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 HNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,961 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under vehicle general corrosion all around

Pass 27 Jul 2024 84,634 miles

Car is Under sealed

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,077 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 76,959 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 76,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,738 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 62,869 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 54,918 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 May 2017 47,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 47,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 41,999 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 32,351 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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DA11 HNF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA11 HNF, 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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What year was DA11 HNF registered?

DA11 HNF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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