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HY11 MKP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,324 mi
Last recorded104,324 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 MKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 104,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 96,204 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 85,270 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 73,284 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 68,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter has residue around it but no visable leak from it

Fail 4 Mar 2022 68,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel filter has residue around it but no visable leak from it

Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not effecting view of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 63,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not effecting view of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 56,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 22,231 miles

Both rear road springs are becoming corroded.

Slightly long hand brake free play.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,006 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Feb 2017 20,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,591 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear.

Slightly long hand brake free play.

Small cut in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,931 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 12,364 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 MKP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 MKP, 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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What year was HY11 MKP registered?

HY11 MKP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is HY11 MKP safe to buy?

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