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DA11 SZY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,032 mi
Last recorded51,032 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 SZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 51,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 49,939 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 48,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,091 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 44,923 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 43,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,529 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,569 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 29,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 20,713 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 20,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,720 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 SZY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 DA11 SZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA11 SZY registered?

DA11 SZY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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The MOT history for DA11 SZY 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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