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DE11 XOX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,428 mi
Last recorded126,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 XOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 126,428 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 126,427 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 122,925 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 119,662 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 119,662 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 107,659 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,294 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2022 88,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,513 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,712 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 50,712 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 44,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2017 39,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge 215/45/16

Pass 18 May 2016 34,069 miles

engine oil level above max.

o/s/f tyre worn on inside egde

Fail 27 Apr 2015 31,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2014 27,549 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 XOX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XOX, 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 XOX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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