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HJ11 VFL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,987 mi
Last recorded72,987 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 VFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 72,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 66,529 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,993 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 50,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged hole in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear no dampening and knocking

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,660 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,620 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in nearside front suspension topmount

Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,940 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 20,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,244 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 VFL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

HJ11 VFL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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