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D16 RMK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,965 mi
Last recorded58,965 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 RMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 58,965 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 55,800 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 53,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 51,138 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,773 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Still functioning as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 50,773 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Still functioning as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 45,858 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sus arm bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Sep 2019 37,625 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,584 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,401 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,507 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,733 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 19,150 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,854 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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D16 RMK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 D16 RMK, 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 D16 RMK registered?

D16 RMK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is D16 RMK safe to buy?

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