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DK11 YHS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,526 mi
Last recorded81,526 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 YHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 81,526 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2025 74,421 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 68,442 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 68,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 63,319 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 63,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 56,930 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively NSF and OSF (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF and OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,334 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 46,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 34,205 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,486 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 24,300 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,596 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,130 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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DK11 YHS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

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

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