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EU11 HWL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,683 mi
Last recorded167,683 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU11 HWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 167,683 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 161,848 miles

Nearside Front Top mount has play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 161,848 miles

Nearside Front Top mount has play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 157,420 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 152,282 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 147,228 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive A/C compressor leaking UV oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti roll bar link dust dover perishing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 147,228 miles

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))

Fluid leak, but not excessive A/C Compressor leaking UV oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator visual tell-tale not working on the nearside, audible working.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover perishing

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 143,514 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 143,499 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 141,993 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 139,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 139,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 121,060 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,301 miles

Parking brake lever travel is a little high

Pass 2 May 2015 93,102 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2015 93,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,686 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 69,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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EU11 HWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EU11 HWL, 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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EU11 HWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 May 2011.

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