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CY11 DBV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,145 mi
Last recorded82,145 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 DBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 82,145 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 82,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,612 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,764 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 51,541 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front flexi section in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2019 42,789 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,367 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre just on limit and tread splitting needs changing now

Offside Front tyre just on limit and tread splitting needs changing now

Offside Rear tyre just on limit and tread splitting needs changing now

Fail 25 Aug 2017 28,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre just on limit and tread splitting needs changing now

Offside Front tyre just on limit and tread splitting needs changing now

Offside Rear tyre just on limit and tread splitting needs changing now

Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,353 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,929 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 12,004 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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CY11 DBV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CY11 DBV, 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 CY11 DBV registered?

CY11 DBV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is CY11 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY11 DBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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