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DA11 YVW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,733 mi
Last recorded145,733 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 YVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 145,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 137,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 124,652 miles

Nearside windscreen has a sticker / obstruction in the swept area not seriously effecting the view of the road

Fail 14 Jul 2021 124,652 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen has a sticker / obstruction in the swept area not seriously effecting the view of the road

Pass 15 Jul 2020 116,922 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 116,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,043 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays obscuring view

Fail 12 Jul 2019 104,042 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays obscuring view

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,981 miles

Front number plate delaminated

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,065 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,558 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jun 2015 23,558 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jul 2014 19,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 19,371 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 YVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVW, 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 DA11 YVW registered?

DA11 YVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 July 2011.

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