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HJ11 GUW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,331 mi
Last recorded110,331 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 GUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 110,331 miles

Handbrake travel long

Fail 18 Jul 2023 110,331 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel long

Pass 15 Jul 2022 101,698 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 101,698 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,706 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 80,958 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 80,955 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 74,136 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,432 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,146 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 56,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,000 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

rear tyres lightly cracked and close to wear blocks

Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,714 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,714 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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HJ11 GUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJ11 GUW, 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 HJ11 GUW registered?

HJ11 GUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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