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HY11 JHL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,971 mi
Last recorded94,971 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 JHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 94,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust central clamp corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 90,835 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 87,309 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tailpipe silencer outer skin corroded/tatty

Fail 22 May 2024 87,309 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlight main beam bulb insecure/incorrectly fitted inside headlight

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 number plate lights not working (nearside rear) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tailpipe silencer outer skin corroded/tatty

Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,719 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play present. ()

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair poor performance when compared to offside rear. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing off on outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 71,607 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 60,947 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front registration plate is damaged.

windscreen is scratched in drivers view.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate is damaged.

windscreen has scratches in zone a.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 52,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate is damaged.

windscreen has scratches in zone a.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 45,368 miles

front brake pads are starting to get low.

front registration plate is damaged.

tyre pressure light is indicating a low tyre pressure.

Fail 11 Mar 2017 45,368 miles

front registration plate is damaged.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads are starting to get low.

tyre pressure light is indicating a low tyre pressure.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 37,469 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread has lightly perished

tyre pressure monitor lamp is illuminated.

windscreen has surface scratches in zone 'a' and swept area.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 28,656 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,656 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 19,282 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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HY11 JHL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HY11 JHL, 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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HY11 JHL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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