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EX11 LDL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,844 mi
Last recorded73,844 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,844 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S Rear . (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S & N/S Raer . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 69,982 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S Front . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S Front . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S & N/S Front Outer. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S & N/S Rear Outer. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,364 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 62,953 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 59,539 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 59,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 53,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 49,017 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 49,017 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 48,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slightly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged slightly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slightly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged slightly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Fail 28 Jan 2016 40,327 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slightly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged slightly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slightly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged slightly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 29,265 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 20,402 miles

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 LDL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX11 LDL, 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 LDL registered?

EX11 LDL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is EX11 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX11 LDL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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