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HG11 ZTX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,223 mi
Last recorded30,223 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 ZTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 30,223 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 27,928 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 27,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 26,372 miles

Front brake decrease uneven 27%

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating slightly

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres perishing and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 26,372 miles

Front brake decrease uneven 27%

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating slightly

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres perishing and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 25,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 25,294 miles

Rear N/S & O/S perishing slightly between treads.

Travel hand brake.

Fail 23 Jun 2022 25,294 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear N/S & O/S perishing slightly between treads.

Travel hand brake.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 24,359 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,386 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 23,384 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 22,046 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake discs scored

Front brake release uneven --29%

Fail 15 Jun 2017 22,046 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake discs scored

Front brake release uneven --29%

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,415 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 ZTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

HG11 ZTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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