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DE11 DWY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,648 mi
Last recorded81,648 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 DWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,648 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 80,040 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 80,019 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,777 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 75,775 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 70,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, it would appear that the pressure has been low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake shoes require adjustment

Fail 22 Jun 2022 70,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, it would appear that the pressure has been low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb faulty (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

rear brake shoes require adjustment

Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,346 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin on back box badly corroded, and peeling away (6.1.2 (a))

some lift in n/s/f suspension top rubber mounting

Fail 11 Jun 2021 64,346 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excessive play in top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin on back box badly corroded, and peeling away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 55,718 miles

Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer bush, probably cause of exhaust failure ()

Fail 15 Jun 2020 55,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle plus handbrake efficiency low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer bush, probably cause of exhaust failure ()

Pass 9 May 2019 46,597 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 46,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,945 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,758 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 35,758 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,388 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 30 Jun 2014 26,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 26,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE11 DWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE11 DWY, 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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DE11 DWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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