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DN11 VRY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,670 mi
Last recorded87,670 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 VRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 87,670 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 87,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,311 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 84,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below min 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below limit 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished 185/50X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 81,310 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre sleeve broken exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,170 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Starting To Crack 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,354 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 71,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 62,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn on inner and outer edges 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn on inner and outer edges 185/60X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,414 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 56,414 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 47,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear bump stops starting perish

Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 39,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,537 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,827 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking/perishing in the tread

Fail 6 Aug 2014 27,827 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres have age related cracking/perishing in the tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VRY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 August 2011.

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