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HG11 UDU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,875 mi
Last recorded132,875 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 UDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 132,875 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively aux belt cracking/splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger seat folding mechanism missing but exit from vehicle still available from drivers side.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot slight weep from boot but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount snapped but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 130,297 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 127,562 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring Not fitted correct.

Fail 12 Apr 2024 127,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring Not fitted correct.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 117,869 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 94,757 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 94,757 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,927 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 75,724 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 62,501 miles

GUARDS FITTED TO BOTH SIDES

Pass 15 May 2017 54,410 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 41,089 miles

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Fail 26 May 2016 41,089 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,237 miles

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 29 May 2014 17,947 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 UDU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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