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HG11 CJX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,473 mi
Last recorded109,473 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 CJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 109,473 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 105,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 102,731 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 98,632 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 98,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 91,844 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 91,844 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,285 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,316 miles

handbrake will require adjustment shortly

Fail 13 Apr 2019 68,316 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

handbrake will require adjustment shortly

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,756 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,456 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 34,628 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 29,882 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,882 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

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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HG11 CJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG11 CJX, 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 HG11 CJX registered?

HG11 CJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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