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HB04 BEK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,526 mi
Last recorded104,526 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB04 BEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 104,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer cv gaiter has a pin hole

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14- 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 100,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Surface cracking in tread area, also inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot/gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recorded 2mm depth time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 100,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect signs of oil leakage (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Surface cracking in tread area, also inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot/gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recorded 2mm depth time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section breaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 90,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section breaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,821 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting has slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides- 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shock absorber covers are loose

Fail 7 Feb 2022 86,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp excessively corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14- (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shock absorber covers both sides are loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,350 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2021 79,349 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,087 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 68,087 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,948 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 48,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,801 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,285 miles

both sides front tyres worn on inner edge offside rear tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,434 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 21,906 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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HB04 BEK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HB04 BEK, 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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HB04 BEK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2011.

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