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DN11 FMV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,996 mi
Last recorded47,996 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 FMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 47,996 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 42,153 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 42,153 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,485 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 37,782 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 37,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,301 miles

intermitent fault on number plate lamp off side

Pass 19 Dec 2020 32,396 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 26,306 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 17,337 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 9,666 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 9,087 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 7,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 7,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 5,808 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 4,177 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 3,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DN11 FMV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DN11 FMV, 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 DN11 FMV registered?

DN11 FMV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is DN11 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN11 FMV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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