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HV11 LVT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,880 mi
Last recorded30,880 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 30,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 29,185 miles

Surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 21 Mar 2023 28,053 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 26,269 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 26,262 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,135 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,684 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in front suspension struts top mounts

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2019 23,622 miles

play in front suspension struts top mounts

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,927 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,351 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly perished between treads

Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,291 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,529 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,731 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 LVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

HV11 LVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is HV11 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV11 LVT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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