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DE11 HTX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,482 mi
Last recorded126,482 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 HTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 126,482 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 126,481 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 121,869 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 121,868 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 112,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 99,699 miles

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))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 99,472 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 87,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,280 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 77,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,385 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 62,578 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 62,578 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,872 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 39,708 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 27,959 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,302 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 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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