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DE11 FYM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,152 mi
Last recorded87,152 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 FYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 87,152 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 87,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 83,295 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 83,295 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Mar 2025 83,279 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroding

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 76,109 miles

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

Nearside 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 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))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroding

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,352 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,202 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

hand brake travel

Fail 24 Mar 2022 63,201 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

hand brake travel

Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 54,888 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 47,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 36,594 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 36,594 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 47,750 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 47,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 43,700 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 43,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,855 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 34,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,715 miles

nearside front tyre tread slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracked

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 FYM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DE11 FYM, 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 FYM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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