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DV11 PVW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,600 mi
Last recorded167,600 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2024 167,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 143,383 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 122,365 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 102,460 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,038 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2017 79,038 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,231 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 53,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,861 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,861 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,067 miles

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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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DV11 PVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV11 PVW, 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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What year was DV11 PVW registered?

DV11 PVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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