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DP11 ARF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,463 mi
Last recorded127,463 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 ARF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 127,463 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 126,132 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 126,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 113,651 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 113,468 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))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 85,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear box of the exhaust system corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Apr 2022 85,081 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear box of the exhaust system corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 May 2021 71,518 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,993 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,437 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,309 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 17 Jul 2018 60,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and O/S headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is starting to crack between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect recommend replacing with N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread blocks on outer shoulder and between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,952 miles

Nearside Front slight seepage from suspension leg

Nearside Front some freeplay in suspension top mount

Pass 2 Jul 2016 42,004 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,650 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,536 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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DP11 ARF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DP11 ARF, 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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DP11 ARF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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