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HJ11 JVO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,133 mi
Last recorded123,133 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 123,133 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 123,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 99,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 99,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,404 miles

Front BOTH top strut mountings have play.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged BOTH sidewalls. Run flat previously. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,340 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,362 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 73,611 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 64,281 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 57,171 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,756 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 47,756 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,999 miles

Engine warning light illuminated.

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

Nearside front tyre perished.

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside front tyre perished.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,692 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 JVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JVO, 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 JVO registered?

HJ11 JVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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