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HV11 VDP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,166 mi
Last recorded59,166 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 VDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 59,166 miles

Front brake discs are lightly corroded on faces

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge, worn on inner - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to unbond

both rear tyres 3-4mm, stress cracked and over 10 years old - 2011

Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,027 miles

Front brake discs lightly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very outer edge, worn on very inner - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and is stress cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very edges - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and is stress cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 16 May 2019 59,012 miles

Both front tyres edged off

Both rear tyres low on tread and perished

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 51,688 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and have various cuts

slight oil misting on nearside front shock absorber

Fail 21 Apr 2018 51,688 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and have various cuts

slight oil misting on nearside front shock absorber

Fail 7 Apr 2018 51,407 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sticker in near side of windscreens swept area, not affecting the drivers view of the road ahead

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in the centre of the screen (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are perishing and have multiple cuts in them

off side front wiper blade is split but blade just clears the screen of test

Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,830 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 41,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,242 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 31,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,931 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 VDP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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