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DV11 THK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,063 mi
Last recorded184,063 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 THK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 184,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

emissions to clean to read

Fail 12 Dec 2023 184,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

emissions to clean to read

Pass 16 Dec 2022 158,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Sill has been repaired and covered over

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 158,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Sill has been repaired and covered over

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 134,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 113,601 miles

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

exhaust is slightly loose at the sleeve

Pass 29 Nov 2019 104,156 miles

Emissions to clean to read.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Handbrake has a lot of travel may require some adjustment, however there is still reserve travel.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,508 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 68,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 60,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 53,652 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 53,652 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Offside rear brake grabbing but still able to spin wheel

Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Offside rear brake grabbing but still able to spin wheel

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 THK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 THK, 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 THK registered?

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

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