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HJ11 WGU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,833 mi
Last recorded131,833 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 131,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 131,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 119,283 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 110,903 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 110,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 102,572 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 102,572 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 97,287 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 91,670 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 91,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,427 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 87,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,313 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 80,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,934 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 67,911 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,727 miles

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

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,889 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 39,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 28,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre getting low on outer edge also kerb damage

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,476 miles

n/s front tyre getting low on outer edge also kerb damage

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 14 Feb 2014 18,353 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 WGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

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

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