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HJ11 UJO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,316 mi
Last recorded133,316 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 UJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 133,316 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 126,686 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 119,052 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs worn x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyres side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres stepping inside edges x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 115,068 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 114,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,281 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,832 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,344 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 70,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 60,379 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,556 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,975 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 38,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,555 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 UJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 UJO, 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 UJO registered?

HJ11 UJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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