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EJ11 DLV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,806 mi
Last recorded131,806 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 DLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 131,806 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 131,806 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 117,031 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 102,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,855 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,033 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 62,033 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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EJ11 DLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ11 DLV, 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 EJ11 DLV registered?

EJ11 DLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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