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DS11 LCY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,671 mi
Last recorded95,671 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 LCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2023 95,671 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability fitted incorrect (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 89,386 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 89,347 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 76,145 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 69,425 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,350 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has slight cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,688 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s front tyre running off on inside shoulder.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 47,687 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking under body fuel filter leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front n/s front tyre running off on inside shoulder.

Pass 6 May 2016 36,551 miles

n/s and o/s front wish bone bushes deteriorated

n/s rear tyre worn to 3.5ml

o/s front tyre worn to 3.5ml

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 May 2016 36,551 miles

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

n/s and o/s front wish bone bushes deteriorated

n/s rear tyre worn to 3.5ml

o/s front tyre worn to 3.5ml

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,825 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 23,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2014 19,590 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

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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DS11 LCY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 DS11 LCY, 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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DS11 LCY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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