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DP11 ATO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,007 mi
Last recorded125,007 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 ATO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 125,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 125,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 110,048 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 107,152 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 107,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 100,339 miles

Handbrake weak only just passed required efficiency

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,058 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,969 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 81,969 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,467 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,078 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 52,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

Fail 26 Aug 2014 33,874 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

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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DP11 ATO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DP11 ATO, 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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DP11 ATO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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