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EX11 XSZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,728 mi
Last recorded94,728 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 94,728 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,638 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 81,638 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 64,298 miles

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

auxillary belt slightly frayed

Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,460 miles

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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,992 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 54,296 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 54,296 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,548 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,462 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,272 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,063 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,031 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,316 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 XSZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

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

Is EX11 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX11 XSZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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