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DN11 YPK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,839 mi
Last recorded87,839 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 87,839 miles

Front Wipers smearing - aero

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Large aftermarket screen on centre of dashboard - several items hanging from rear view mirror ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Apr 2026 87,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 - Very large cut in tread - cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Wipers smearing - aero

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Large aftermarket screen on centre of dashboard - several items hanging from rear view mirror ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,840 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 82,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,386 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 75,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 73,169 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 73,167 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

n/s/f bumper damaged

rear exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 66,531 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 66,531 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))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 56,680 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 52,021 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 48,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 41,810 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,227 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 17,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 17,720 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 YPK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPK, 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 YPK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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