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HK05 CAL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,258 mi
Last recorded56,258 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 56,258 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 56,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 52,207 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Front brake hose protective sleeve misplaced , may cause chaffing and damage to brake hose . ADVISE ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY

Fail 20 May 2025 52,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Front brake hose protective sleeve misplaced , may cause chaffing and damage to brake hose . ADVISE ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY

Pass 29 May 2024 47,770 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 47,770 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 40,517 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 40,517 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 39,612 miles

Front top mounts slight play both sides

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

Fail 30 May 2022 39,612 miles

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

Front top mounts slight play both sides

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

Pass 28 May 2021 37,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 34,528 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 34,522 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 28,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 27,536 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 26,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 20,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 13,833 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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HK05 CAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HK05 CAL, 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 HK05 CAL registered?

HK05 CAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 May 2011.

Is HK05 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 CAL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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