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DN11 OWR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,851 mi
Last recorded47,851 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 OWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 47,851 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 42,023 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 34,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 29,806 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 28,561 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 26,583 miles

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

Rear Parking Brake efficiency only at 18% may require service or repair , advise brake check

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 26,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread area . 18560/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking Brake efficiency only at 18% may require service or repair , advise brake check

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 24,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING/SPLITTING/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 24,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING/SPLITTING/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 22,328 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on both edges on 3mm and has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 20,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on both edges on 3mm and has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 18,516 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 18,516 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side repeater in mirrior housing badly faded when in operation and faulty (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 14,527 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 OWR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN11 OWR registered?

DN11 OWR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is DN11 OWR safe to buy?

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