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HG11 LBU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,417 mi
Last recorded101,417 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 LBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 101,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 101,412 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sump pan rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2025 93,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sump pan rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2024 83,670 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 83,670 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 77,296 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease very slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 19 May 2022 73,898 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing device perished/cracked

oil level between min/max

Fail 17 May 2022 73,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap sealing device perished/cracked

oil level between min/max

Pass 3 Jun 2021 64,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 64,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 47,027 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 47,026 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 37,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 215-40-17-87V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,358 miles

Nearside Front Cut in sidewall of tyre.

Nearside Rear Cut in sidewall of tyre.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 13,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 3 Jun 2015 13,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,670 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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HG11 LBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LBU, 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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HG11 LBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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