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DS11 YCB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,698 mi
Last recorded74,698 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 YCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2020 74,698 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,882 miles

both rear tyres have signs of cracking detected

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2019 70,459 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres have signs of cracking detected

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,397 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected, tyres also have signs of cracking detected

both rear tyres have slight cracking detected

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2018 65,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge step treads detected, tyres also have signs of cracking detected

both rear tyres have slight cracking detected

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,916 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,078 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,521 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 May 2014 39,521 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

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 YCB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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