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DU11 UFR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,236 mi
Last recorded96,236 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 UFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2022 96,236 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 95,772 miles
Pass 9 May 2021 92,451 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 68,872 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 68,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 46,178 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 46,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 31,906 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 31,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,717 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

hand brake imbalenced

Fail 23 Jan 2015 29,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 22,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

unable to test emission very low emission

Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,469 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

unable to test emission very low emission

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 UFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU11 UFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU11 UFR registered?

DU11 UFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is DU11 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU11 UFR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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