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DE11 XOC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,420 mi
Last recorded84,420 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 84,420 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 84,419 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 82,514 miles

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

tpms on

Fail 15 Jul 2025 82,144 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance on rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

tpms on

Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,264 miles

rear pads 60-70%

tpms on

Pass 5 Aug 2023 80,006 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 80,002 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH FRONT SHOCKS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TPMS warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,725 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 64,079 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s + n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,562 miles

nearside front headlight bracket broken

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit, perished

offside rear tyre worn low, perished

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,349 miles

rear tyres worn, perished

Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres worn, perished

Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2016 53,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,831 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,112 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 XOC 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 XOC, 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 XOC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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