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H22 HTC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,815 mi
Last recorded66,815 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 HTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 66,815 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 66,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 61,428 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Pipe Centre Join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 61,428 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Pipe Centre Join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 57,967 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 54,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 55,851 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,803 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,379 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 51,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,782 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment

all tyres low tread/worn on edge/sidewalls perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2018 45,042 miles

Nearside Front HeadLight Slightly Loose

Fail 1 Sep 2018 45,042 miles

Nearside Front HeadLight Slightly Loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 41,595 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,815 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,338 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,625 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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H22 HTC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H22 HTC, 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 H22 HTC registered?

H22 HTC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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