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ET11 WRZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,275 mi
Last recorded90,275 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET11 WRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 90,275 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 90,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,533 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 85,533 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 81,227 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 81,222 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Side mirror repeater temperamental works and then does not and light intensity is reduced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,841 miles

Both front Top shocker Mounts have slight play

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 76,840 miles

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

Both front Top shocker Mounts have slight play

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 72,193 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jun 2021 63,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 63,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also tyre is worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 52,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,863 miles

Front damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight movement in shocker

Pass 23 May 2015 22,342 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 18,203 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ET11 WRZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ET11 WRZ, 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 ET11 WRZ registered?

ET11 WRZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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