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HG11 PFF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,566 mi
Last recorded100,566 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 PFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 100,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low / on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in front window screen

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2024 100,438 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n / s sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low / on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in front window screen

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 95,626 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,402 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2022 88,287 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,423 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 77,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 68,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 58,709 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2018 58,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 49,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2017 49,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 36,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & worn inner edge 175.70.14 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 16,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2015 16,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 21,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

tyer size : 175.70.14

Fail 19 May 2014 21,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

tyer size : 175.70.14

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 PFF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

HG11 PFF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is HG11 PFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG11 PFF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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