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DE11 HZY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,658 mi
Last recorded177,658 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 HZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 177,658 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 177,650 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 156,635 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2018 156,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 134,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 112,621 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 112,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front shockabsorber leaking

offside wiper split

Fail 28 Apr 2015 88,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front shockabsorber leaking

offside wiper split

Pass 1 May 2014 64,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre mishaped inner edge

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 HZY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HZY, 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 HZY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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