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HFZ 8589

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,232 mi
Last recorded91,232 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 8589
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 91,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise park brake lever reserve travel. advise exhaust back box corrosion / skin peeling

Fail 9 Feb 2026 91,230 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise park brake lever reserve travel. advise exhaust back box corrosion / skin peeling

Pass 28 Feb 2025 87,386 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 87,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,919 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,855 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise nsr tyre has cracks advise nsr shock absorber cover

Fail 24 Jan 2023 84,855 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise nsr tyre has cracks advise nsr shock absorber cover

Pass 11 Jan 2022 80,072 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 80,075 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,265 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,303 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 57,772 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 51,676 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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HFZ 8589 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HFZ 8589, 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 8589 registered?

HFZ 8589 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 February 2011.

Is HFZ 8589 safe to buy?

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