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DF11 OLA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,109 mi
Last recorded77,109 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 OLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 77,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint slight play

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 77,107 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner rack joint slight play

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 70,182 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 57,409 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 57,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,684 miles

Rear tyres cracking in base of tread

Pass 10 Jan 2022 55,117 miles

Front tyres at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres cracking in base of tread

Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,568 miles

Tps light on

Fail 20 Jan 2021 53,549 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tps light on

Pass 18 Dec 2019 50,734 miles

TPS light on

Fail 18 Dec 2019 50,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

TPS light on

Pass 18 Dec 2018 46,394 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 69% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 41,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 35,223 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 35,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,894 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 24,951 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 20,135 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 OLA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 DF11 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

DF11 OLA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is DF11 OLA safe to buy?

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