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HW11 HTV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,023 mi
Last recorded46,023 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW11 HTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 46,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 46,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 40,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 36,566 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 32,292 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Fail 10 Jul 2023 32,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 h,,autogrip (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

TPS tyre pressure monitoring light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 13 Jul 2022 26,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges, 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 1 Jul 2021 21,868 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 19,242 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 16,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished, worn on edges,, 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jul 2019 16,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished, worn on edges,, 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2018 13,548 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 13,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 11,418 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 9,648 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 8,046 miles

Headlamp levelling device not working

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 5,872 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 5,872 miles

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

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 HTV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

HW11 HTV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 June 2011.

Is HW11 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW11 HTV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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