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HV11 EWG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,917 mi
Last recorded75,917 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 EWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 75,917 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,406 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 64,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,540 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 63,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,902 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 56,884 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,179 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 50,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,104 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,534 miles

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

both rear tyre treads perished

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

o/s front tyre worn close to 3mm

Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,610 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 17,606 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 17,606 miles

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

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 EWG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV11 EWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV11 EWG registered?

HV11 EWG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is HV11 EWG safe to buy?

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