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DF11 KJU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,053 mi
Last recorded63,053 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 KJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 63,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2025 59,299 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 52,955 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 51,111 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 48,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,475 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 41,686 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,255 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 37,217 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (6.3.1d)

Seat belt buckle casing insecure - nearside rear

Under trays obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jul 2017 33,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cut (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt buckle casing insecure - nearside rear

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lower plate has minor damage (6.3.1d)

Under trays obscuring some components

Wet weather/vehicle test

Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Wet weather test

Fail 6 Jul 2015 23,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Wet weather test

Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,882 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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DF11 KJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF11 KJU, 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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What year was DF11 KJU registered?

DF11 KJU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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