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DA11 TAU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,268 mi
Last recorded78,268 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 TAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,268 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,161 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 56,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 44,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 30,522 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 30,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,460 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 26,657 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 25,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,386 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 22,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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DA11 TAU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA11 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA11 TAU registered?

DA11 TAU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2011.

Is DA11 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA11 TAU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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