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DV11 XVF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,111 mi
Last recorded77,111 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 XVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 77,111 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,845 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, outer edges start to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides, marks goes after few seconds (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 71,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing red (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, outer edges start to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides, marks goes after few seconds (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damaged on sidelight lens, not seriously affecting light output

exhaust corroded

handbrake lever has some travek

Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,979 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lens damage doesn't affect light ouput

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

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but still secure to vehicle from other brackets

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flexi deteriorated and system corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 66,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lens damage doesn't affect light ouput

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

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken but still secure to vehicle from other brackets

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flexi deteriorated and system corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,615 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 58,483 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 49,087 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 49,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,259 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 30,259 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,148 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 XVF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

DV11 XVF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is DV11 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV11 XVF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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