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DF60 VCK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,548 mi
Last recorded82,548 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF60 VCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 82,548 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 82,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,770 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,978 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 63,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Jan 2020 61,449 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 61,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 56,766 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,780 miles

advise(dampness at n,s,f shock absorber)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 50,780 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise(dampness at n,s,f shock absorber)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 45,825 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,321 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 40,321 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Internals of headlight broken affixed with bondo and adjusted into specs (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 40,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 29,691 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 19,890 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,890 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DF60 VCK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DF60 VCK, 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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DF60 VCK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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