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DE11 CHC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,783 mi
Last recorded71,783 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 CHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 71,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust sleeve clamp corroded/loose

Fail 5 Sep 2024 71,780 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel footbrake travel to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust sleeve clamp corroded/loose

Pass 18 Apr 2023 56,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,591 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn/bald on edges and under 3mm--advise to replace

Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2021 40,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,041 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 40,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,399 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,933 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2018 30,933 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,455 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,491 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 17,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,058 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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DE11 CHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE11 CHC, 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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DE11 CHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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