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DP11 NXY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,154 mi
Last recorded90,154 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 NXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,154 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 90,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,768 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 82,768 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,249 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 72,249 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment osf and nsf top mount weak and movement (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak osf and nsf shock absorbers have leaks and are weak (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop osr and nsr bump stops torn (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 62,616 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 62,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,474 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 51,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,659 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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DP11 NXY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NXY, 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 NXY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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