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EX11 EXX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,153 mi
Last recorded89,153 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 EXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 89,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 81,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Damage to flexible section of exhaust causing a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush at the rear of the arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 72,204 miles

offside front sun visor bracket damaged but working ok

Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,427 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 70,427 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,464 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer decayed ,corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 55,683 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,557 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated, MY2002

Fail 11 Oct 2017 37,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Won't adjust (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right ADJUSTED (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated, MY2002

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,035 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 33,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 22,124 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,063 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 6,800 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 6,800 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EX11 EXX 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 76.5%.

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 EX11 EXX, 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 EX11 EXX registered?

EX11 EXX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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