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HN11 YUW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,501 mi
Last recorded38,501 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 YUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 38,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 38,452 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2024 32,025 miles

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 32,025 miles

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

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,137 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 25,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut across 40% of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 25,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut across 40% of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 23,280 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 20,066 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 17,742 miles

Both rear tyres perishing heavily on outer sidewalls and edges of tread

Nearside Front Brake disc heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perishing heavily on edges of tread

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 14,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

SERVICE LIGHT IS ON

Pass 27 Jun 2017 11,727 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 8,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 5,326 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 YUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YUW, 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 YUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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