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H99 SJW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,496 mi
Last recorded98,496 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH99 SJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 98,496 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded but not blowing rear

Fail 21 Oct 2025 98,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded but not blowing rear

Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,553 miles

Rear exhaust showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,739 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,050 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 74,130 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,996 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 69,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 63,512 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 63,512 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 54,146 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 44,493 miles

rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 31 Dec 2015 34,596 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 32,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 32,157 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 26,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H99 SJW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 H99 SJW, 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 H99 SJW registered?

H99 SJW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 May 2011.

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