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HN11 LPC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,499 mi
Last recorded62,499 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 LPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 62,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 62,496 miles

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And screw in outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 58,890 miles

exhaust is rusty and blowing at damaged flexable front section

f/n/s tyre is worn on edges and perished

f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn on edges esp inner edge

r/o/s tyre is badly perished in tread

Pass 30 Nov 2023 54,186 miles

exhaust is rusty esp rear box

f/n/s tyre is worn at edges

f/o/s tyre is worn on inner edge

r/o/s tyre is perished in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2022 48,309 miles

exhaust is rusty

r/o/s tyre is perished in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,188 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,738 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 37,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 34,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 34,989 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 33,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 33,178 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Both sides. (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 30,911 miles

exhaust is rusty

front brakes are badly worn and pads are very low ! appear 90% worn

r/o/s tyre is perished and badly curbed

Fail 13 Dec 2017 30,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust is rusty

front brakes are badly worn and pads are very low ! appear 90% worn

r/o/s tyre is perished and badly curbed

Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,273 miles

Coolant leak coolant level below minimum ()

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

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 28,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak coolant level below minimum ()

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

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 23,178 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 23,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 19,182 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 19,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LPC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LPC, 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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HN11 LPC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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