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DF11 CXA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,466 mi
Last recorded151,466 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 CXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 151,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy worn to limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlight slightly insecure

Offside registration plate light dim

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 151,366 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy worn to limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc and pad have been overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight slightly insecure

Offside registration plate light dim

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 7 Mar 2023 146,555 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 141,217 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2021 136,547 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2021 136,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,722 miles

Offside Rear shocker insecure

emission blip undetected

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2020 131,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

Offside Rear shocker insecure

Rear exhaust side movement

emission blip undetected

Pass 4 Mar 2019 125,538 miles

exhaust emission blip undetected

Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,214 miles

front lower engine cover insecure

unable to pick up emission blip

Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,884 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,266 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 77,698 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,698 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DF11 CXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DF11 CXA, 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 DF11 CXA registered?

DF11 CXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 July 2011.

Is DF11 CXA safe to buy?

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