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HFZ 8295

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,336 mi
Last recorded62,336 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 8295
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 62,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 59,139 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 59,130 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 56,923 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 56,923 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 55,913 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,223 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump has slight leak & corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,690 miles

Coolant leak At rear of engine ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 44,690 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leak from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak At rear of engine ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,841 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2018 35,944 miles

Rear tyres cracking and perishing slightly.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 28,902 miles

Rear tyres cracking and perishing slightly

Fail 29 Dec 2016 28,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres cracking and perishing slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2016 19,901 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 10,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HFZ 8295 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFZ 8295, 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 HFZ 8295 registered?

HFZ 8295 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is HFZ 8295 safe to buy?

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