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HV11 NVP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,299 mi
Last recorded35,299 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 35,299 miles

Front Exhaust flexi damaged

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 32,500 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded middle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 29,381 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 26,537 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 26,532 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment too much travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2022 23,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 23,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 21,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,366 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative shows dim light output (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 15,494 miles

All tyres perished : - keep in check/renew.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 12,445 miles

all tyre sidewalls cracking : - keep in check.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 11,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 10,383 miles

all tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 9,366 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 NVP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NVP, 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 NVP registered?

HV11 NVP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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