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H3 ETX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,666 mi
Last recorded66,666 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 ETX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 66,666 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 66,663 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 65,225 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 61,103 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 61,103 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 58,785 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 55,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 49,645 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,949 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 29,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 29,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 22,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2014 22,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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H3 ETX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H3 ETX, 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 H3 ETX registered?

H3 ETX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is H3 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 ETX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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