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DF11 ONW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,599 mi
Last recorded91,599 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 ONW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 91,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front body sill corroded repair covered in body filler

Nearside headlamp fixing damaged but overall secure

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge bald - tread 4.5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front body sill corroded

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

engine timing chain rattling

Fail 17 Aug 2026 91,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front body sill corroded repair covered in body filler

Nearside headlamp fixing damaged but overall secure

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge bald - tread 4.5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front body sill corroded

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

engine timing chain rattling

induction hose disconnected from air box

Pass 7 Aug 2025 83,517 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,832 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 72,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS lamp on

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,530 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Fail 17 Aug 2023 63,530 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 19 Aug 2022 56,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2022 58,255 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,578 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,233 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 38,631 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,241 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 31,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ONW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc 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 ONW, 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 ONW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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