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197 WRL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,084 mi
Last recorded89,084 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration197 WRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,084 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 89,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Drivers/Passengers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,558 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle very dirty making inspection difficult

Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,051 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle including brake lines and pipes muddy/soiled making full inspection difficult.

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,426 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded.

underside of vehicle including prescribed areas and brake lines muddy/soiled.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,140 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 59,140 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,324 miles

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,167 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 38,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 30,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,326 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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197 WRL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 197 WRL, 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 197 WRL registered?

197 WRL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is 197 WRL safe to buy?

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