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HK11 KVA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,921 mi
Last recorded147,921 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 KVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 147,921 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 141,235 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 141,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 131,911 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 131,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 121,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 121,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 114,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,328 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 107,328 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 105,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,631 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 94,625 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and tyre inflation lights on.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 68,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,336 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking

damage to n/s of rear bumper with slightly sharp edges

n/s/f day running light not working

Fail 14 Jul 2015 58,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front shock absorbers leaking

damage to n/s of rear bumper with slightly sharp edges

n/s/f day running light not working

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 6mm o/s/r 3mm 185/60R15 84H n/s/r 185/65R15 88H

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,954 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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HK11 KVA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel 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 HK11 KVA, 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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HK11 KVA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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