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DE11 VOJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,180 mi
Last recorded103,180 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 VOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 103,180 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 103,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 98,156 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 98,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 92,419 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 92,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 88,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 88,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,632 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 75,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,653 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,432 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 49,432 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 35,913 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,003 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front brake disks corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,281 miles

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,149 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Apr 2016 26,149 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,964 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 20,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,431 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 VOJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VOJ, 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 VOJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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