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DA11 TCV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,443 mi
Last recorded118,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 118,443 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 118,388 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,143 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 104,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rack arm inner ball joint slight movement

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stops excessively warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,510 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 91,509 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,158 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 81,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 73,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 73,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 59,023 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,453 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 46,453 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 43,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,516 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 36,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 26,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 26,828 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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DA11 TCV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 TCV, 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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DA11 TCV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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