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DJ09 ORG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,368 mi
Last recorded111,368 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ09 ORG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 111,368 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective shockabsorber covers detached from upper mountings BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 111,137 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective shockabsorber covers detached from upper mountings BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 98,616 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test From around interior rear view mirror,

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

Offside Front Back plate corroded (disc protection).

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective cover missing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 98,403 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test From around interior rear view mirror,

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

Offside Front Back plate corroded (disc protection).

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective cover missing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 88,752 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Back plate corroded.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective covers missing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 88,748 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive Exhaust gases leak effecting results. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Inoperative. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault On display. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Back plate corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective covers missing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 83,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 83,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 75,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,056 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 68,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,761 miles

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

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

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

Plastic Covers Fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 64,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic Covers Fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,922 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 58,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,207 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 40,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,274 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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DJ09 ORG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DJ09 ORG, 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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DJ09 ORG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 January 2011.

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