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DG11 KAO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,653 mi
Last recorded53,653 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 KAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 53,653 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 51,383 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 49,649 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 47,798 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 44,577 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 41,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 39,726 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 34,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Pass 27 Dec 2017 30,799 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 26,028 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 21,317 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 16,385 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 11,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 11,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DG11 KAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DG11 KAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG11 KAO registered?

DG11 KAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is DG11 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG11 KAO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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