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DU11 UEJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,604 mi
Last recorded153,604 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 UEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 153,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 150,252 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 150,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 134,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND CORRODED REAR EXHAUST SILENCER. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND TYRE WEAR LOW. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SECURITY OF BOTH REAR SHOCK-ABSORBER WEATHER SHIELDS.

SECURITY OF OFFSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,985 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 115,985 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Light on dash (5.4.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Not adjusting (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,515 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,234 miles

Both front shocks absorbers damp

N/S/R tyre wearing low

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,052 miles

Both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Pass 15 Feb 2014 54,801 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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DU11 UEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU11 UEJ, 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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DU11 UEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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