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DP11 EXV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,469 mi
Last recorded103,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 EXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 103,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 95,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,172 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 88,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,306 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,137 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Sep 2019 75,378 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 72,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2018 70,091 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2018 70,091 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

rear tyres smaller profile than front tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,926 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 60,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 42,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,139 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,721 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 22,714 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EXV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EXV, 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 DP11 EXV registered?

DP11 EXV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is DP11 EXV safe to buy?

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