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DX11 JXY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,333 mi
Last recorded158,333 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX11 JXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 158,333 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

to low for rollers

Pass 21 Mar 2023 136,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 128,973 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear tyre wearing unevenly across the tread ,

exhaust loose and modified

Fail 9 Mar 2022 128,973 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from middle of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2 to 0 ()

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

both rear tyre wearing unevenly across the tread ,

exhaust loose and modified

Pass 2 Mar 2021 118,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 111,827 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 102,040 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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

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

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

Off side front tyre valve is badly perished

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,662 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Off side front tyre valve is perished.

Off side rear brake is getting tight but not binding at time of test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,744 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 94,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,509 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres deteriorated

offside rear tyre close to wear indicators and wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2014 38,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke at time of test

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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DX11 JXY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 DX11 JXY, 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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DX11 JXY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is DX11 JXY safe to buy?

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