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DE11 XFR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,317 mi
Last recorded85,317 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 XFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,317 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 85,306 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 79,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 75,664 miles

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

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 73,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,823 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 69,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 67,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,568 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 55,092 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 strong advise inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 33,037 miles

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Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,504 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 XFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

DE11 XFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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