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DL11 JXW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,470 mi
Last recorded119,470 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 JXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 119,470 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 119,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 113,257 miles

High traval on handbrake

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 113,243 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

High traval on handbrake

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 110,542 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 110,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 102,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,400 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,954 miles

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

flexible part of the exhaust is deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2020 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

flexible part of the exhaust is deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 28 May 2019 82,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and shock absorber shroud loose

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated and shock absorber shroud loose

Pass 30 May 2018 72,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 30 May 2018 72,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

damage to the flexible part of the exhaust

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 31 May 2017 62,523 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

flexible part of the exhaust is damaged and blowing slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2016 53,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

flexible part of the exhaust is damaged and blowing slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,431 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished in tread pattern

offside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn low

slight bind from nearside rear brake when rotated by hand

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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 JXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JXW, 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 DL11 JXW registered?

DL11 JXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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