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HN11 JCO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,934 mi
Last recorded50,934 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 JCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 50,934 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 50,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 47,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 44,008 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 44,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 40,145 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 35,980 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 35,980 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,425 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 33,425 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 31,820 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 31,820 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,163 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,247 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2016 18,504 miles

Nearside Front perishing

Nearside Rear perishing

Offside Front perishing

Fail 12 Apr 2016 18,504 miles

Nearside Front perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear perishing

Offside Front perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,526 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 10,807 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HN11 JCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 HN11 JCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN11 JCO registered?

HN11 JCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is HN11 JCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN11 JCO 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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