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J70 CRT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,378 mi
Last recorded138,378 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 CRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 138,378 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust back box outer skin detatching.

Fail 22 Dec 2021 138,377 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust back box outer skin detatching.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 119,800 miles

Nearside Front Damage to headlight but secure.

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 119,800 miles

Nearside Front Damage to headlight but secure.

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 76,725 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 76,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 60,095 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres on 2mm and cracking, advise replace all (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 60,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres on 2mm and cracking, advise replace all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,535 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

damage on the front of vehicle

Fail 2 Jan 2016 40,422 miles

Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres on 3mm

damage on the front of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2014 18,541 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)

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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J70 CRT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J70 CRT, 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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J70 CRT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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