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2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration OV11JVC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2011
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 29 Apr 2027
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 151,691 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 151,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm ball joint nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,048 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))
26 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r damage
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,440 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,796 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,762 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,604 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,586 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
14 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,097 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017 28 Jun 20262 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,558 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016 28 Jun 20261 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,307 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015 28 Jun 202630 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 43,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
2 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,996 MI
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OV11JVC was registered on 2011-04-27
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