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HV11 HDJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,958 mi
Last recorded80,958 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 80,958 miles

N.s.f and o.s.f inner wheel arch liners damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2024 80,958 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Bumper likely to become detached Rad pack and air con rad hanging out and likely to fall out (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rd pack badly damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2023 73,173 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,261 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 64,261 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth.175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 56,995 miles

front end vehicle damage

Fail 10 Nov 2021 56,995 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached inner bumper arch (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached inner bumper arch (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front end vehicle damage

Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,309 miles

Front Bumper is loose

Front Undertray and wheel arch liners are damaged and loose

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 47,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper is loose

Front Undertray and wheel arch liners are damaged and loose

Nearside Headlamp is loose, mountings have been repaired

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 35,577 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,440 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,739 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 23,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,952 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

light chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2014 21,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

light chips in windscreen

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 HDJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HDJ, 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 HDJ registered?

HV11 HDJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is HV11 HDJ safe to buy?

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