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HV11 YHG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,148 mi
Last recorded96,148 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 YHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 96,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s track rod end boot has small split and perished ( not allowing ingress at present )

wipers smear screen, front side lights dim

Fail 7 Jan 2026 96,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s track rod end boot has small split and perished ( not allowing ingress at present )

wipers smear screen, front side lights dim

Pass 3 Jan 2025 90,289 miles

Handbrake has low reserve travel / close to stop

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 87,263 miles

STRONG ADVISE - N/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT VERY DIM

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bottom ball joint gaitors slightly deteriorating ( slight grease stain on n/s gaitor )

creaking from suspension when jacking/ lowering car and going lock to lock ( suspect o/s front drop link or D bush )

handbrake high/ long travel, handbrake noisy/slightly graunchy operation

headlamps opaque/ poor condition

n/s front tyre 2mm, o/s front tyre 3mm, front tyres worn low on edges, (minimum 1.6mm)

rear tyres 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm), n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge, o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge, rear tyres perished

wipers smear screen, o/s washer abit low

Fail 4 Jan 2024 87,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

STRONG ADVISE - N/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT VERY DIM

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bottom ball joint gaitors slightly deteriorating ( slight grease stain on n/s gaitor )

creaking from suspension when jacking/ lowering car and going lock to lock ( suspect o/s front drop link or D bush )

handbrake high/ long travel, handbrake noisy/slightly graunchy operation

headlamps opaque/ poor condition

n/s front tyre 2mm, o/s front tyre 3mm, front tyres worn low on edges, (minimum 1.6mm)

rear tyres 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm), n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge, o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge, rear tyres perished

wipers smear screen, o/s washer abit low

Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 84,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,642 miles

headlamps opaque

o/s front drop link upper gaitor starting to deteriorate

o/s front side light abit dim

o/s rear tyre 2mm, n/s rear tyre 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm), n/s rear tyre has cuts in tread and perished

o/s wiper poor, n/s smears , o/s washer abit low

small split in n/s front lower ball joint gaitor

Fail 21 Dec 2021 80,642 miles

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

headlamps opaque

o/s front drop link upper gaitor starting to deteriorate

o/s front side light abit dim

o/s rear tyre 2mm, n/s rear tyre 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm), n/s rear tyre has cuts in tread and perished

o/s wiper poor, n/s smears , o/s washer abit low

small split in n/s front lower ball joint gaitor

Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,005 miles

Coolant level on min

Nearside rear tyre tread has various cuts in

Offside rear tyre tread has various cuts in

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2019 74,192 miles

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT SHOCK LEAKING ( NOT QUITE SEVERE AT PRESENT), O/S FRONT SHOCK DAMP

handbrake has long travel

play and lift in front top mounts

slight knock in steering when shaking steering wheel

Fail 12 Dec 2019 74,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT SHOCK LEAKING ( NOT QUITE SEVERE AT PRESENT), O/S FRONT SHOCK DAMP

handbrake has long travel

o/s rear wheel trim not fitted correctly ( touching valve stem )

play and lift in front top mounts

slight knock in steering when shaking steering wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly more than o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer could improve

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 65,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly more than o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer could improve

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 56,384 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,909 miles

Offside tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2016 42,909 miles

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

Offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,146 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YHG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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