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A11 DHP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,437 mi
Last recorded40,437 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 DHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,437 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,984 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 37,387 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,678 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge slight wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 34,141 miles

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge slight wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 32,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 31,601 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 29,372 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 24,681 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,330 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2016 22,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,870 miles

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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A11 DHP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A11 DHP, 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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What year was A11 DHP registered?

A11 DHP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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