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HV11 HDC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,074 mi
Last recorded49,074 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 HDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 49,074 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 47,189 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 47,189 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 44,943 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,603 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,782 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,488 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,288 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,351 miles

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

n/s/f side wall damage

Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,759 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,112 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,151 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 HDC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

HV11 HDC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is HV11 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV11 HDC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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