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DA11 XEF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,311 mi
Last recorded59,311 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 XEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 59,311 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 58,228 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 58,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 49,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,227 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 44,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 39,468 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 39,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 36,172 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 31,143 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 26,480 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres perishing between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 21,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Fail 20 Nov 2018 21,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2017 15,844 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 9,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 7,662 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 5,909 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 XEF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

DA11 XEF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 August 2011.

Is DA11 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA11 XEF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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