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DE11 OSU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,652 mi
Last recorded115,652 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 OSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 115,652 miles

exhaust in poor condition

vehicle has been under sealed in places underneath

vehicle has under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2025 115,650 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing wiper arm (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side seizd (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% seizd (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

vehicle has been under sealed in places underneath

vehicle has under body corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,350 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,190 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 111,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,172 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

rear shock absorbers bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2020 97,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn lower (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 97,723 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn lower (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 74,177 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 73,994 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,288 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 47,760 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 47,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,128 miles

Spare wheel fitted at nearside rear during test

Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,389 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,178 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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DE11 OSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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