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A12 DBK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,021 mi
Last recorded58,021 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,021 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 58,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 51,303 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 51,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 45,003 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 45,003 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 37,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 31,585 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 24,472 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 13,820 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 10,605 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 9,667 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 6,505 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 5,372 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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A12 DBK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A12 DBK, 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 A12 DBK registered?

A12 DBK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is A12 DBK safe to buy?

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