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AU11 XDD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,276 mi
Last recorded138,276 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 XDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 138,276 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 138,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 128,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from weld at front of dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2-need attention now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,722 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both front tyres inner shoulder wear tyre size 185/60 x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 119,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on in dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Underside vehicle O/S fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both front tyres inner shoulder wear tyre size 185/60 x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 106,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,091 miles

both front tyres cutting off on inner edges

both rear shock absorber shields broken away

Fail 25 Apr 2018 95,091 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported middle sleeve loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres cutting off on inner edges

both rear shock absorber shields broken away

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,524 miles

Offside Rear bump stop split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,234 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,820 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 32,224 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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AU11 XDD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU11 XDD, 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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AU11 XDD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 April 2011.

Is AU11 XDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 XDD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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