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FL11 HNB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL11 HNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 93,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking in various places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 85,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,993 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 79,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,946 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 71,387 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,228 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 71,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,563 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 64,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,545 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 58,541 miles

Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

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

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable leaking (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 53,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 53,213 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,128 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,125 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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FL11 HNB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL11 HNB, 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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FL11 HNB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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