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DP11 HSE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,498 mi
Last recorded94,498 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 HSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 94,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn off on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn off on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,190 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 93,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished/ cracked to cord on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 91,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all over the undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,888 miles

Emissions too clean

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 85,500 miles

slight dampness on front shock absorbers

Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,304 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,233 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 79,233 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 73,904 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,530 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 66,524 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs lipped/worn

under trays fitted obscurining some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,778 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014
Fail 3 Jul 2014 44,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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 HSE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSE, 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 HSE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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