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DK11 ZFL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,420 mi
Last recorded79,420 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 ZFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 79,420 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 68,545 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 68,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 61,193 miles

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

rear tyres surface cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2022 61,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres surface cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 48,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,095 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 34,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,482 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,813 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 ZFL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZFL, 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

How do I check the history of DK11 ZFL?

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What year was DK11 ZFL registered?

DK11 ZFL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is DK11 ZFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK11 ZFL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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