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H18 TAM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,606 mi
Last recorded86,606 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 TAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 86,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2026 86,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 81,859 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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 Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

tyre light on

Pass 3 Jul 2024 77,823 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSR & both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & both front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2024 77,823 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam DRL not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSR & both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR & both front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,825 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 72,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened and o/s/f has light oil mist (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust outer skin corroded (no gas leak at the time of test)

Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,610 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 54,749 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2021 54,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 49,575 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 49,575 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,932 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,681 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,677 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,852 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,611 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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H18 TAM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H18 TAM, 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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H18 TAM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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