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HV11 HDX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,360 mi
Last recorded95,360 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 HDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 95,360 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust outer skin poor

Fail 4 Sep 2024 95,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front undertray loose

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust outer skin poor

Pass 22 Sep 2023 79,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 79,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 74,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,916 miles

Nearside Rear REAR DOOR HANDLE INCOMPLETE but can be opened

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,351 miles

Offside rear tyre stepped

Fail 25 Mar 2019 52,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre stepped

Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,770 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 43,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to EXCESS on inner edge borderline /pass fail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,904 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 25,904 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,369 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 HDX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel 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 HDX, 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 HDX registered?

HV11 HDX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is HV11 HDX safe to buy?

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