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EX11 LFV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,284 mi
Last recorded150,284 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 LFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 150,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side seal front and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 143,614 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 143,597 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 134,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 120,438 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 120,379 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 114,743 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 114,743 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,490 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 83,092 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,580 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 70,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,995 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 56,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,650 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,329 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 32,324 miles

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

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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EX11 LFV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 EX11 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

EX11 LFV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 2011.

Is EX11 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX11 LFV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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