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HY11 PWX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,995 mi
Last recorded54,995 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 PWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 54,995 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 54,995 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 48,747 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,909 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 34,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 32,762 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 30,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2021 30,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,323 miles

slight damage to n/s/r lamp unit

Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 22,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished on the sidewall.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished on the sidewall.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 20,185 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 17,861 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,547 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 13,107 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 PWX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PWX, 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 HY11 PWX registered?

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

Is HY11 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY11 PWX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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