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HJ11 YVM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,483 mi
Last recorded105,483 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 105,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover /insecure / (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 98,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear Wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,161 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 87,161 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated to high reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,283 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 76,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 69,242 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 69,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 63,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 53,266 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,497 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

childs seat fitted to n/s/r

underbody covers fitted noit allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,045 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Feb 2016 31,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,602 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 YVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

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

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