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DN11 XSP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,079 mi
Last recorded83,079 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 XSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,079 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 79,612 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 73,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 65,265 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 65,255 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,769 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))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 63,671 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,241 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 60,241 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 57,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2019 53,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 53,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,851 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 32,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 23,439 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 XSP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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