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HK11 VMG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,464 mi
Last recorded112,464 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 VMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 112,464 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 112,455 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 107,941 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 107,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 104,566 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,465 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn on the inner shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 97,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section deteriorated and has a major leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

TPMS light is illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn on the inner shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 86,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking Brake .... Requirements only just met at 16%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside readings low

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,225 miles

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

Front Wipers

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Wipers

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 76,779 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,615 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 45,853 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,494 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,429 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,544 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 VMG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

HK11 VMG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is HK11 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK11 VMG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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