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DL11 LYW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 LYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 87,365 miles

Minor Oil leak.

The front brake pads are starting to wear thin.

Pass 12 Aug 2025 84,743 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 84,743 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,671 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 79,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 79,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 76,128 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 76,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 62,741 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 58,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 58,989 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 18 May 2019 49,289 miles

Both rear Tyres are cracked

Front exhaust flexi is deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 49,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Both rear Tyres are cracked

Front exhaust flexi is deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,793 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 43,793 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 37,730 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer shoulders

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 32,361 miles

Rear tyres perishing on shoulders

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 27,124 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 27,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 22,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 22,126 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 LYW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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