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DL11 VLA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,959 mi
Last recorded116,959 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 VLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 116,959 miles

Both front top mounts slight play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavily cracked but not yet split or leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak, rear of engine, unable to determine source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rearmost bushes, splitting resulting in slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 116,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split and not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front top mounts slight play

Coolant leak Constant drip from very front of vehicle, unable to see source as above undershield. Vehicle very high temperature by end of test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavily cracked but not yet split or leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak, rear of engine, unable to determine source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rearmost bushes, splitting resulting in slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 115,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,608 miles

185/60/R15/84H. Fronts 3mm. Rears 4mm.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 112,608 miles

185/60/R15/84H. Fronts 3mm. Rears 4mm.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 99,130 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 99,130 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 94,552 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 94,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,430 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

engine management warning light on.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,361 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe to centre pipe securing clamp broken (7.1.1)

Diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

engine management warning light on.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,587 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,216 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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DL11 VLA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DL11 VLA, 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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DL11 VLA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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