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HFZ 9718

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,914 mi
Last recorded49,914 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 9718
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 49,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2024 48,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 48,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,398 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded near side/ off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 47,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded near side/ off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,460 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 35,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 28,268 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 27,600 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Dec 2018 25,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perished 185/60/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 22,992 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 20,876 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread [185/60/15t]

Pass 15 Dec 2015 18,901 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 10,240 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 10,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HFZ 9718 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 9718, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFZ 9718 registered?

HFZ 9718 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is HFZ 9718 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 9718 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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