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DN11 NNC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,410 mi
Last recorded88,410 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 NNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 88,410 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lense cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,912 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,819 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2024 69,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and all system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 60,541 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and all system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front arch liner insecure and stuck in coil spring

Offside Front inop

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 52,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 52,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (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 27 Mar 2021 44,624 miles

back box rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2020 36,557 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,337 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,995 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 24,995 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,466 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges - still just legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,330 miles

both front tyres worn on edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,918 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

n/s wiper blade just clears acceptably

Pass 4 Mar 2014 14,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to sidewall on nearside front tyre not in excess of requirements

Fail 4 Mar 2014 14,354 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to sidewall on nearside front tyre not in excess of requirements

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 NNC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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