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HN02 TON

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,219 mi
Last recorded97,219 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 TON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 97,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 97,219 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 90,096 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 90,096 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,212 miles

Both front outer sills corroded but within a prescribed area,

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 84,212 miles

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

Both front outer sills corroded but within a prescribed area,

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 81,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 81,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,846 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 70,349 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 70,349 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,821 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 62,821 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,684 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 57,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,897 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 45,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,873 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2016 36,873 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 28,912 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 28,912 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

punctures and deterioration to surface to both rear tyres

Fail 20 Jan 2014 19,772 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 19,772 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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HN02 TON is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HN02 TON, 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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HN02 TON is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 January 2011.

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