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HJ11 GVV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,740 mi
Last recorded64,740 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 GVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 64,740 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner and outer edge and cracking

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2024 62,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 58,665 miles

Adisease rear exhaust box showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise both front shock absorbers have top seal seepage

Advise front b/discs showing signs of rust fatigue and lipped

Pass 29 Dec 2022 54,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,356 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,465 miles

Advise front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Advise n/s/f suspension strut has top seal seepage

Fail 28 Sep 2020 42,465 miles

Advise front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Advise n/s/f suspension strut has top seal seepage

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 37,168 miles

Advise n/s/f shock absorber showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread depth and cracking in treads

Fail 6 Apr 2019 37,168 miles

Advise n/s/f shock absorber showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise o/s/r tyre on 3mm tread depth and cracking in treads

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 31,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre low on tread 3mm and deteriated

Nearside Rear Tye has cracks in tread area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre low on tread 3mm and deteriated

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread area

Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,293 miles

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges and cracking in treads

Advise rear tyres cracking in treads

Advise slight top seal seepage at front n/s shock absorber

Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,222 miles

Advise n/s/f b/pads lower than o/s/f

Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,734 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 14,159 miles

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

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

advise offside rear tyre some cracking in treads.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 14,159 miles

advise offside rear tyre some cracking in treads.

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 GVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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