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DE11 MGZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,851 mi
Last recorded13,851 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 MGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 13,851 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 13,275 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 13,265 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 12,316 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 11,841 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 11,108 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2021 10,405 miles

exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 9 Mar 2021 10,395 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre close to ten years old x4 (5.2.3 (m))

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 9,987 miles

slight cracking on tyre walls

Pass 14 Mar 2019 8,882 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 8,215 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,323 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 6,534 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 5,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 4,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 4,458 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

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 MGZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGZ, 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 DE11 MGZ registered?

DE11 MGZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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