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HV11 HFA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,768 mi
Last recorded116,768 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 HFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 116,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2025 116,768 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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

exhaust front flexy deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2024 112,212 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,868 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 105,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,017 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,091 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 95,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 88,780 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 88,780 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 80,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,437 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,616 miles

engine to clear for emmsion

Fail 23 Feb 2016 51,616 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

engine to clear for emmsion

n/s o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,741 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,575 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 HFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 HFA, 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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HV11 HFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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