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EK11 HDE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,036 mi
Last recorded97,036 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 HDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 97,036 miles

Front both tyres becoming worn and perished

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handle for bonnet pull missing but bonnet can still be opened

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Feb 2025 92,197 miles

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s number plate lamp damaged and becoming insecure

n/s outer sill excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f service brake performance fluctuating but not excessively

slight leak from both front shock absorbers

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2025 92,197 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s number plate lamp damaged and becoming insecure

n/s outer sill excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f service brake performance fluctuating but not excessively

slight leak from both front shock absorbers

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2024 84,775 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft and perished

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

drivebelt excessively damaged

various minor oil leaks

Pass 28 Feb 2023 78,734 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2022 71,587 miles

bulb fault warning lamp intermittently comes on

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2022 71,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bulb fault warning lamp intermittently comes on

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2021 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 60,104 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 55,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 55,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 49,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 49,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

TPM Light on

Pass 21 Jan 2017 40,921 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2017 40,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre perished

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,784 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,301 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 20,802 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EK11 HDE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,398cc petrol 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 EK11 HDE, 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 EK11 HDE registered?

EK11 HDE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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