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HN11 OHC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,013 mi
Last recorded174,013 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 OHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 174,013 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2024 141,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 139,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 137,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 135,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil at the top of the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower shock absorber mount part of rear axle unit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil at the top of the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 135,663 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil at the top of the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower shock absorber mount part of rear axle unit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil at the top of the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 134,120 miles

Offside direction indicator side repeater internal circuit is failing which intermittently causes the light output to reduce.

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

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to perish

Fail 7 Nov 2020 134,120 miles

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

Offside direction indicator side repeater internal circuit is failing which intermittently causes the light output to reduce.

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

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2019 124,882 miles

Brake fluid level low

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 124,882 miles

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

Brake fluid level low

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 108,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 108,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 97,593 miles

Nearside and offside rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

Fail 4 May 2017 97,593 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 78,244 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2015 61,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2014 42,263 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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HN11 OHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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