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HV11 EWD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,846 mi
Last recorded91,846 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 EWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 83,631 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 83,615 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 76,447 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 75,809 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,681 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,044 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 47,043 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,338 miles

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

centre exhaust blowing and whole system rusty

oil low

Fail 4 Mar 2015 32,338 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre exhaust blowing and whole system rusty

oil low

Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,520 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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HV11 EWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HV11 EWD, 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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What year was HV11 EWD registered?

HV11 EWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2011.

Is HV11 EWD safe to buy?

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