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DK11 ZFU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,162 mi
Last recorded139,162 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 ZFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 139,162 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 126,812 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 116,696 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 116,696 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 105,133 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 104,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 94,580 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 94,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex and dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced a pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,976 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 85,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 75,677 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 75,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 62,420 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 53,500 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,271 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 23,991 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 23,991 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 ZFU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

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

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