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EK11 RZN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,272 mi
Last recorded107,272 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 RZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 107,272 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 107,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 102,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 96,963 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cannot see inner brake pads

exhaust deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2021 90,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cannot see inner brake pads

exhaust deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 83,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2020 83,710 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,407 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,998 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,041 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,889 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 49,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,911 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 38,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,935 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)

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 RZN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

EK11 RZN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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