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H4 CYN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,585 mi
Last recorded93,585 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 CYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 93,585 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 93,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 88,960 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 88,960 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,960 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 78,842 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 78,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,134 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,533 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 67,533 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,456 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,492 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,574 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 30,229 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,076 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 23,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 17,818 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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H4 CYN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,199cc diesel 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 H4 CYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H4 CYN registered?

H4 CYN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is H4 CYN safe to buy?

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