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DV11 XUO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,083 mi
Last recorded152,083 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 XUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 152,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play LOWER BOTH SIDES. ALL RUBBERS SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 132,164 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 132,164 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 126,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 126,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,602 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 115,553 miles

Both front shock absorbers have light misting of oil

Both front tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Feb 2019 108,625 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished and nail in nearside rear

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 103,973 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,721 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,900 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,901 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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DV11 XUO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DV11 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

DV11 XUO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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