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DF11 KKT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,249 mi
Last recorded151,249 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 KKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 151,249 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 151,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 142,514 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 142,510 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 130,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear under body has slightly corrosion

Nearside side repeater with with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning slightly reduced

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 130,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear under body has slightly corrosion

Nearside side repeater with with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning slightly reduced

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 130,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. completely different size tyre&wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to the headlamp damaged (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken/ damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to the headlamp damaged (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken/ damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 2X both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning slightly reduced (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 122,298 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 113,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 104,833 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2020 104,833 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2019 95,109 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 75,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,369 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,172 miles

Centre Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 61,172 miles

Centre Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 48,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF11 KKT, 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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DF11 KKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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