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DN11 OWE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,237 mi
Last recorded92,237 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 OWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 92,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 84,186 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 84,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 76,052 miles

n/s and o/s front struts slightly damp misting of oil

Pass 29 Nov 2023 60,579 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 51,772 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 51,769 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing/cracking, tread depth on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,127 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,789 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre and tread depth on 2 to 3mm.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,127 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 33,081 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror repeter (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,766 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 22,389 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres getting low between 2 and 3mm.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 22,389 miles

both front tyres getting low between 2 and 3mm.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,951 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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DN11 OWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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