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DG11 KXW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,714 mi
Last recorded115,714 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 KXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 115,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded through in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Handbrake lever pulls high

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

Pass 8 May 2025 109,589 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top mount worn

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

power steering feels a little stiff , investigation advised

Pass 4 May 2023 96,031 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 95,880 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 95,403 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 95,403 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 94,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2019 92,844 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2019 92,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,613 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 77,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,659 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 59,659 miles

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

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 KXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG11 KXW, 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 DG11 KXW registered?

DG11 KXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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