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DC11 FBO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,279 mi
Last recorded33,279 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC11 FBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 33,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 29,909 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 29,909 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 27,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 26,983 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 25,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 26 Oct 2021 25,033 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed + cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2020 24,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & deteriorated on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 22,346 miles

Both front tyres lightly deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Fail 14 Apr 2018 22,346 miles

Both front tyres lightly deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,508 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 20,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,176 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,756 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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DC11 FBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC11 FBO, 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 DC11 FBO registered?

DC11 FBO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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