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HG11 WDE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,082 mi
Last recorded83,082 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 WDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 83,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 82,879 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 82,877 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,300 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 70,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 67,271 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,789 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 55,907 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 55,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,558 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,623 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 WDE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

HG11 WDE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 July 2011.

Is HG11 WDE safe to buy?

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