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DK11 YWH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,739 mi
Last recorded86,739 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 86,739 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,472 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy flexi joint in poor condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 73,118 miles

Front Exhaust noisy flexi joint in poor condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin peeling

Fail 13 Jun 2023 73,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust noisy flexi joint in poor condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin peeling

Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,262 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 65,201 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,804 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 51,956 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 51,193 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 44,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm of tread, worn bald on inner edge

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre has crack in centre tread

Fail 3 Aug 2016 36,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre has crack in centre tread

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,067 miles

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 30 Jun 2015 31,067 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 YWH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK11 YWH, 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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DK11 YWH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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