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DL11 KAA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,617 mi
Last recorded68,617 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 KAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 68,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 68,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 63,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 60,021 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,051 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is close to the limit and is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is close to the limit is perished and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 52,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,906 miles

Front Engine sump corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 38,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,249 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2019 27,249 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 22,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,682 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 16,792 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 12,571 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 10,232 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 KAA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DL11 KAA, 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 KAA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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