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EK11 HDL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,142 mi
Last recorded157,142 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 HDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 157,142 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 150,564 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 127,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2022 115,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 115,121 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Splitter damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 104,112 miles

Coolant leak antifreeze ()

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 104,112 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolent leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak antifreeze ()

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,185 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,315 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,229 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,983 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded/splitting.

Front brake pads gett ing low (Approx.70% worn)

Rear brake pads low ( Approx. 80% worn )

Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,392 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,685 miles

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Offside front tyre getting low.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 34,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

large cut on o/s/f inner tyre sidewall close to cords

Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

large cut on o/s/f inner tyre sidewall close to cords

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,127 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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EK11 HDL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK11 HDL, 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 HDL registered?

EK11 HDL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is EK11 HDL safe to buy?

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