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DB07 REC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,742 mi
Last recorded98,742 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB07 REC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 98,742 miles

hand brake button damaged

o/s door lock faulty

petrol flap missing

Pass 11 Aug 2025 90,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi pipe worn.

Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,236 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 85,236 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 85,188 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Travel is high (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,999 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 77,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber weeping fluid

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 69,717 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 62,366 miles

Handbrake lever, release button missing still operating correctly.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 62,203 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever, release button missing still operating correctly.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 49,600 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 49,600 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,435 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 7 Feb 2018 40,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,501 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 27,501 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,494 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,055 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracking between tread block

Pass 8 Sep 2014 18,752 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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DB07 REC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DB07 REC, 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 DB07 REC registered?

DB07 REC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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