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EK11 JWP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,306 mi
Last recorded150,306 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 JWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 150,306 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 150,306 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 140,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 129,630 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

mid and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2021 126,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 109,385 miles

Nearside front suspension spring corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,699 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 92,689 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working Door mirror mounted repeater inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to assess wheel bearing due to this (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible joint. Rear of exhaust is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 79,585 miles

Offside and nearside front shock absorbers slightly damp

Slight play at offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,570 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,988 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres are on legal limit

offside rear tyre is badly perished

Fail 13 Mar 2014 36,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres are on legal limit

both rear tyres are badly perished

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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EK11 JWP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK11 JWP, 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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EK11 JWP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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