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DL11 LZE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,670 mi
Last recorded85,670 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 LZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 85,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater malfunctioning

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 77,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 69,322 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 69,322 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 62,321 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 62,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 55,510 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 22 Jan 2021 47,967 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,996 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 34,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,177 miles

Offside Front Washer jets weak

Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,685 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,692 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 17,144 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 13,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 13,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LZE, 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 LZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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