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DA11 URO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,721 mi
Last recorded115,721 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 URO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 115,721 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 104,571 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 96,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 86,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 76,892 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scored by damaged wiper blade (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to inner ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,818 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen scored

Fail 17 Feb 2021 68,815 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen scored

Pass 19 Feb 2020 62,759 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2020 72,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,881 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 57,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60x15T (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 49,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60x15T (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,373 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 URO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 URO, 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 URO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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