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HV11 VDR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,667 mi
Last recorded47,667 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 VDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 47,667 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 45,895 miles

0 s f wishbone rear bush breaking up

Fail 28 Jan 2025 45,895 miles

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

0 s f wishbone rear bush breaking up

Pass 18 Jan 2024 42,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 38,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 21,713 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 20,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,153 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 20,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 18,470 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 18,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 16,842 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 15,058 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,006 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 9,018 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VDR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

HV11 VDR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is HV11 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV11 VDR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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