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DK11 ECF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,611 mi
Last recorded157,611 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 ECF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 157,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 h (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 131,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R 15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill repaired and undersealed

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2024 114,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill repaired and undersealed

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2024 114,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2023 104,092 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 104,087 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,775 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 95,769 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,221 miles

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

n/s/r shock absorber slight leak

slight brake bind at rear wheels

Fail 1 Mar 2021 93,221 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

n/s/r shock absorber slight leak

slight brake bind at rear wheels

Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 87,951 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 76,799 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,695 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked

Offside Rear perished

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2018 63,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside windscreen cracked

Offside Rear perished

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,137 miles

front tyres 75% worn

n/s/r tyre worn to excess and perished

o/s/r tyre 75% worn and perished

Fail 3 Mar 2017 50,035 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded and worn

front tyres 75% worn

n/s/f outer brake pad worn close to limit

n/s/r tyre worn to excess and perished

o/s/r tyre 75% worn and perished

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,012 miles

rear tyres 75% worn

Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,707 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 36,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,021 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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DK11 ECF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DK11 ECF, 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 DK11 ECF registered?

DK11 ECF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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