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H9 JWB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,540 mi
Last recorded52,540 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 JWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,540 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 52,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear and offside rear brake bind slight

Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,703 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 43,703 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear and offside rear brake bind slight

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,582 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 33,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 27,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,179 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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H9 JWB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H9 JWB, 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 H9 JWB registered?

H9 JWB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is H9 JWB safe to buy?

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