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EX11 XRU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,398 mi
Last recorded80,398 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 XRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,398 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2024 80,396 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & wearing heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 57,400 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 53,738 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 53,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,214 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,484 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 46,484 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,523 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 39,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,902 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 29,913 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on tread

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

O/S/F tyre cracking on tread

O/S/R tyre cracking on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,913 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on tread

O/S/F tyre cracking on tread

O/S/R tyre cracking on tread

Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,917 miles

rear view mirror missing

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 XRU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRU, 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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EX11 XRU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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