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DA11 FMU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,765 mi
Last recorded91,765 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 FMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 91,765 miles

offside outter sill slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 91,765 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

offside outter sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 90,813 miles

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

offside outter sill slight corrossion

Fail 15 Nov 2024 90,813 miles

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

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

offside outter sill slight corrossion

Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,015 miles

Offside sill slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2022 86,412 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,661 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,824 miles

front flexy pipe corroded slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,406 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 80,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 69,679 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 69,677 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,070 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 55,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,202 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,724 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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DA11 FMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA11 FMU, 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 DA11 FMU registered?

DA11 FMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2011.

Is DA11 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA11 FMU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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