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C7 XSE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,190 mi
Last recorded74,190 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 XSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 74,190 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 59,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front pitted but strength not reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 57,304 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,788 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 48,792 miles

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

Nearside Front sill dented

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavy on edges and perishing

Offside Rear bump stop split in two

Pass 6 Jan 2020 46,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread has slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper rubber starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread has slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 42,848 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in one close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2018 38,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 38,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 32,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 29 Dec 2015 26,868 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 26,868 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 20,965 miles

front tyres worn heavy on inner edges

Fail 2 Jan 2015 20,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn heavy on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2013 14,467 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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C7 XSE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C7 XSE, 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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C7 XSE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 January 2011.

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