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DK11 EEX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,394 mi
Last recorded46,394 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 EEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 46,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 44,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 41,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 38,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 36,882 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 36,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,083 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 34,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 32,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,471 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,736 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,304 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 24,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,152 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 22,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 19,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,835 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,428 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 18,428 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres are starting to crack

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 EEX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

DK11 EEX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is DK11 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK11 EEX shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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