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DL11 VLD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,095 mi
Last recorded97,095 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 VLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,095 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TPS LIGHT ON

Fail 12 May 2026 97,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TPS LIGHT ON

Pass 14 May 2025 91,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 91,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 84,417 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 76,076 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 75,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 71,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2022 71,305 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 70,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 60,910 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,230 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 43,071 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel is a space saver but is correct size

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre under inflated

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

bonnet damaged but is secured in the lock position

Fail 5 Aug 2016 41,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel is a space saver but is correct size

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre under inflated

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

bonnet damaged but is secured in the lock position

Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,711 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,869 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 VLD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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