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HW11 GXN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,849 mi
Last recorded102,849 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 GXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 102,849 miles

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

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

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

covers + shields fitted

outer sill body repair carried out both sides - heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect

Fail 26 Nov 2025 102,849 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

covers + shields fitted

outer sill body repair carried out both sides - heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Jan 2025 101,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 97,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off and 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear getting low right hand 2.7mm and 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 97,002 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off and 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear getting low right hand 2.7mm and 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on all right hand outer sill panel

Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 82,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,323 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Dent in inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear tyre treads low 2.6 and 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 65,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just right hand 2.8mm and left hand 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Treads just 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,773 miles

dent in left hand front inner rim

Fail 4 Jan 2017 50,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

dent in left hand front inner rim

slight leak on right hand front shock absorber

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,366 miles

Both side front lower arm rear support bushes split

Slight leaks from both front shock absorbers

Fail 6 Jan 2016 42,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both side front lower arm rear support bushes split

Slight leaks from both front shock absorbers

Pass 15 Jan 2015 33,321 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,464 miles

Rear tyres cracking and perishing in tread grooves

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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HW11 GXN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HW11 GXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW11 GXN registered?

HW11 GXN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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