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H28 MPO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,744 mi
Last recorded117,744 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH28 MPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 117,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 113,136 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 109,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 101,233 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,453 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 93,453 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,149 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 84,149 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,560 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,872 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 65,871 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,940 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2mm

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2.5mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2.5mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,712 miles

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 15 Feb 2014 32,629 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 32,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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H28 MPO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 H28 MPO, 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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H28 MPO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 February 2011.

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