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EX11 TZM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,336 mi
Last recorded98,336 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 TZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 98,336 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 98,336 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 93,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 93,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,188 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 86,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,752 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 80,752 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 78,527 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,759 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,599 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 75,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,658 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,124 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 62,124 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 53,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 36,835 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 36,835 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 28,825 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 28,825 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TZM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX11 TZM registered?

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

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