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DL11 FCU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 FCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 108,021 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 104,883 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 104,883 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 98,527 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 98,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 89,901 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 89,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front steering rack control arm ball joint slight play

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,867 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust tail box outer skin deteriorated

first 5 of 8 notches on handbrake is free travel

Pass 27 Mar 2021 81,346 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears tread and sidewalls cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail box deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,232 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm + shoulders worn off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm + cracking + splits (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along top (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 77,232 miles

Fuel system component leaking underside filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm + shoulders worn off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm + cracking + splits (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,498 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside floor tray partially covering pipes cannot do full inspection check

Fail 1 Jun 2018 69,498 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section/turbo pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive underside fuel filter/connector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside floor tray partially covering pipes cannot do full inspection check

Pass 30 May 2017 60,326 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes-imbalance and efficiency well within limits-first 4 notches on handbrake is free travel

Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn-wear indicators not fitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 50,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn-wear indicators not fitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 43,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2015 43,188 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,728 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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DL11 FCU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DL11 FCU, 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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DL11 FCU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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