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HJ11 YVN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,458 mi
Last recorded112,458 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 YVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 112,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 104,705 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 95,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,117 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 88,116 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 81,013 miles

condensation to offside front headlamp

front and rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 3 Jun 2021 73,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 67,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres perished

offside front drop link slightly split dust cover

Fail 11 Jun 2020 67,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres perished

offside front drop link slightly split dust cover

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,011 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,250 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 47,775 miles

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

Front lower front grill damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/both front tyres wearing on edge recommend tracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 47,774 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front lower front grill damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/both front tyres wearing on edge recommend tracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 37,441 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,613 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,065 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 YVN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YVN, 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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HJ11 YVN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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