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EB11 XXX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,960 mi
Last recorded35,960 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB11 XXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 35,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 35,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 35,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 34,517 miles

Nearside body sill damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2020 34,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside body sill damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 31,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,164 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,431 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 10,791 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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EB11 XXX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EB11 XXX, 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 EB11 XXX registered?

EB11 XXX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is EB11 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EB11 XXX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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