MOT Status
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97,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front both tyres becoming worn and perished
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
handle for bonnet pull missing but bonnet can still be opened
various oil leaks
both rear coil springs becoming corroded
n/s number plate lamp damaged and becoming insecure
n/s outer sill excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas
n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge
o/s/f service brake performance fluctuating but not excessively
slight leak from both front shock absorbers
slight oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both rear coil springs becoming corroded
n/s number plate lamp damaged and becoming insecure
n/s outer sill excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas
n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge
o/s/f service brake performance fluctuating but not excessively
slight leak from both front shock absorbers
slight oil leak
Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft and perished
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
drivebelt excessively damaged
various minor oil leaks
slight oil leak
bulb fault warning lamp intermittently comes on
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
bulb fault warning lamp intermittently comes on
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
TPM Light on
Nearside rear tyre perished
Under-trays fitted
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear tyre perished
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under-trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK11 HDE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EK11 HDE, 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 EK11 HDE registered?
EK11 HDE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2011.
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