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903X489

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,070 mi
Last recorded88,070 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration903X489
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 88,070 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,259 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 83,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,214 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack and perish inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp converters fitted at time of test

headlamp level switch set at number 1 position at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,725 miles

Headlamp converters fitted at time of mot test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 55,495 miles

Headlamp converters fitted at time of mot test

Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,779 miles

headlamp converters fitted at time of mot test

Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,085 miles

headlamp converters fitted at time of mot test only just passed mot requirements

Pass 30 Sep 2014 15,483 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 14,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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903X489 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 903X489, 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 903X489 registered?

903X489 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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