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DN11 XEG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,650 mi
Last recorded157,650 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 XEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 157,650 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 157,647 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 155,244 miles

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

Offside Front corrosion to sill

Pass 28 Feb 2023 152,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not reduced

Pass 2 Mar 2022 145,305 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 141,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 135,743 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose been repaired (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill and door damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 135,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose been repaired (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill and door damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 130,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 121,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 121,522 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank filter (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 100,171 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,469 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 81,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,424 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 56,424 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 41,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked.

slight buckle on offside rear wheel rim.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked.

slight buckle on offside rear wheel rim.

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 XEG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel 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 XEG, 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 XEG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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