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HJ54 RLS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,189 mi
Last recorded109,189 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 RLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 109,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 99,052 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 96,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex broken . and mount area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,761 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,572 miles

Centre exhaust connector broken,but system still secure

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,336 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,252 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 77,754 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 77,752 miles

Nearside Front Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 58,877 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,693 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,211 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,602 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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HJ54 RLS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HJ54 RLS, 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 HJ54 RLS registered?

HJ54 RLS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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