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DA11 KYJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,317 mi
Last recorded92,317 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 KYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 92,315 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 89,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 89,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 88,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 88,945 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 84,683 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2023 84,683 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,826 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 82,826 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 80,056 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 76,081 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 67,404 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 67,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 64,495 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2016 57,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 57,908 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 52,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 45,710 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 45,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 KYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KYJ, 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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DA11 KYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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