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HG11 PSZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,762 mi
Last recorded126,762 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 126,762 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window not open

Fail 9 Apr 2026 126,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window not open

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 121,269 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 121,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 115,414 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 115,414 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 109,802 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,354 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 107,354 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 101,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 96,800 miles

Nearside Front Running light off

Pass 11 May 2018 94,149 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 79,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 58,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 39,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,358 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish in tread area

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 PSZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ registered?

HG11 PSZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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