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DRZ 4984

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,279 mi
Last recorded161,279 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 4984
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 161,279 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 155,847 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 148,290 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 148,271 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 139,617 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,717 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 125,531 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,715 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,792 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,951 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,867 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,547 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,547 miles

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

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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DRZ 4984 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DRZ 4984, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DRZ 4984?

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What year was DRZ 4984 registered?

DRZ 4984 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is DRZ 4984 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 4984 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DRZ 4984 have outstanding finance?

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