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HX57 HAN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,466 mi
Last recorded90,466 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 HAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 90,466 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,689 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 82,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,425 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 63,235 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Apr 2022 60,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 48,895 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 48,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 42,474 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,701 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,128 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,794 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 28,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,786 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 23,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,329 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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HX57 HAN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 HX57 HAN, 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 HX57 HAN registered?

HX57 HAN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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The MOT history for HX57 HAN 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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