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HG11 HBK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,811 mi
Last recorded90,811 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 HBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 90,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2026 90,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 84,944 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2025 84,944 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 80,389 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 75,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 70,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 64,883 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 64,883 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 61,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2020 61,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 56,384 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 47,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 47,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 39,234 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 21,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 19,097 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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HG11 HBK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HBK, 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 HG11 HBK registered?

HG11 HBK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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