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DK11 EES

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,347 mi
Last recorded102,347 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 EES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play/movement up and down (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to limit unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap sealing device rubber slight cracking and splitting

Fail 11 Mar 2026 102,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play/movement up and down (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to limit unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap sealing device rubber slight cracking and splitting

oil level low

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 88,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 88,646 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 84,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 82,507 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 wearing on edges, the inner edge mainly. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 82,507 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 wearing on edges, the inner edge mainly. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,857 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 63,343 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure, not likely to fall off

hand brake needs adjustment. travel is at its limit.

Fail 7 Mar 2020 63,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure, not likely to fall off

hand brake needs adjustment. travel is at its limit.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,998 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 44,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex started to deteriorate and slight blow (7.1.2)

under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 17 Feb 2018 44,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex started to deteriorate and slight blow (7.1.2)

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

under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,058 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 29,853 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 13,887 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 13,887 miles

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

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

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 EES is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EES, 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 DK11 EES registered?

DK11 EES is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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