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HK11 OTZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,929 mi
Last recorded99,929 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 OTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 99,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 91,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 87,649 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,120 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 85,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,756 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 80,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% imbalance on application ..o/s/r/ slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,875 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 66,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 58,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat nav holder ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 39,826 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres, perishing cracking in tread, 175/70R14 DOT-2011 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 39,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster for headlight broken (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres, 175/70R14 DOT-2014 (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres, perishing cracking in tread, 175/70R14 DOT-2011 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 27,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 10 Jul 2014 18,152 miles

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

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

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 OTZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OTZ, 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 HK11 OTZ registered?

HK11 OTZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 July 2011.

Is HK11 OTZ safe to buy?

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