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HY11 UVO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,939 mi
Last recorded98,939 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 UVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 98,939 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 91,894 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 91,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 85,020 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 76,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 71,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 71,453 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 58,947 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 58,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 50,807 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 50,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,177 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 44,177 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side lights (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 35,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,657 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 27,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 20,760 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 20,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre smooth on edges

Pass 13 May 2015 12,623 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 UVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY11 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

HY11 UVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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