MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed risk of over revving engine oil over full (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section deteriorated/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front DPF mount corroded causing slight exhaust blow but not effecting emissions test
Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front DPF mount corroded causing slight exhaust blow but not effecting emissions test
Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
tyre pressure monitoring warning light illuminated
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
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DE11 HTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DE11 HTX, 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 HTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 April 2011.
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