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HG11 UGL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,673 mi
Last recorded50,673 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 UGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 50,673 miles

Evidence of coolant leak from engine

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Ns front outer cv boot is weeping grease from inner clip

Ns headlamp mount is damaged

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both treads are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stone chip in screen ns

Pass 4 Aug 2025 47,274 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 39,962 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 38,006 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 38,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 37,877 miles

Recommend rear drum brake inspection, clean and adjust as brakes noisy in rolling road test.

Fail 7 Aug 2021 37,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Recommend rear drum brake inspection, clean and adjust as brakes noisy in rolling road test.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,442 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 37,182 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 35,958 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 35,958 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 34,220 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,585 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 30,210 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,892 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 27,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 23,715 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 UGL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG11 UGL registered?

HG11 UGL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 July 2011.

Is HG11 UGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG11 UGL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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