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HN11 WPM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,121 mi
Last recorded133,121 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 WPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 133,121 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 133,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 124,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 124,850 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,434 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 115,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 106,795 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 106,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 95,731 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 95,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 85,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm and worn uneven on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2021 85,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm and worn uneven on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 77,508 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 77,508 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 67,740 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 56,498 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 47,213 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 47,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,513 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 35,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 26,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2014 26,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WPM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WPM, 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 WPM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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