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DU11 UPT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,147 mi
Last recorded81,147 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 UPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,147 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 81,062 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,608 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 67,071 miles

Rear Handbrake reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear exhaust silencer rusting but not leaking gases

Fail 15 Mar 2022 67,032 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 61,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 54,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,951 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,606 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 48,605 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 39,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 39,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,789 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,118 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 UPT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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