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HG11 PFZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,387 mi
Last recorded98,387 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 PFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 93,732 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber covedr insecure

undertrays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Fail 6 Jun 2024 93,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber covedr insecure

undertrays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Pass 5 Jun 2023 85,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin plus discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 31 May 2022 76,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer covering adrift (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 65,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm, rear most bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm, rear most bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 55,185 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 47,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,786 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,461 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 33,127 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 26,586 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 18,062 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 PFZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HG11 PFZ, 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 PFZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 June 2011.

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