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EU11 HWM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,021 mi
Last recorded160,021 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 160,021 miles

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

exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 155,477 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 151,663 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 148,604 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 148,604 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 144,300 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 140,566 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 136,322 miles

front shocks leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2018 126,381 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 121,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 119,488 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 119,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 109,454 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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EU11 HWM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 EU11 HWM, 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 EU11 HWM registered?

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

Is EU11 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU11 HWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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