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DG11 LMJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,753 mi
Last recorded74,753 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 LMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 74,753 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated with slight leak of gases

Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,745 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 68,745 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,293 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,848 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 59,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 54,707 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 50,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in centre of tread

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2020 45,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in centre of tread

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 41,613 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 38,345 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 38,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear splits in tread

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

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

Offside Rear splits in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2017 35,493 miles

Offside Rear cracks split in tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre edges low tread

Fail 2 Dec 2017 35,493 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear cracks split in tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre edges low tread

Pass 3 Dec 2016 32,215 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 29,269 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,208 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 23,387 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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DG11 LMJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

DG11 LMJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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