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EX11 HJU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,699 mi
Last recorded119,699 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 HJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 119,699 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 119,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,290 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 117,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,658 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 103,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 92,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 92,115 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,470 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing but still sealing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 68,042 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing but holding seal

Fail 16 Jan 2020 67,987 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing but holding seal

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake poor adjustment (slack)

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,190 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 34,003 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 34,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,489 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 18,489 miles

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

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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EX11 HJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EX11 HJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX11 HJU registered?

EX11 HJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is EX11 HJU safe to buy?

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