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E24 DAW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,807 mi
Last recorded86,807 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 DAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 86,807 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 77,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,720 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 68,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 64,259 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,095 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,074 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,004 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2019 49,004 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 34,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 26,571 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2015 18,489 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 12,281 miles

Offside front tyre perishing in tread areas

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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E24 DAW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 E24 DAW, 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 E24 DAW registered?

E24 DAW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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