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DS11 EXB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,880 mi
Last recorded78,880 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 EXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 78,880 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 73,664 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 68,574 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 57,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 50,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre looks like it has been driven on flat

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,834 miles

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

exhaust central bands corroding

general light corrosion at front

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush peeling slightly but no excess play detected

nearside rear seatbelt webbing slight damage

rear most heat shield partially insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2018 40,029 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

exhaust front to centre bands corroding

front brake disks significantly corroding

front subframe surface corrosion

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside and offside rear seatbelts chewed

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush peeling

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2018 40,029 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

exhaust front to centre bands corroding

front brake disks significantly corroding

front subframe surface corrosion

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside and offside rear seatbelts chewed

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush peeling

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,868 miles

Exhaust clamp between center and back box corroding.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroding. (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush peeling slightly (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush peeling slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear both rear tyres perishing slightly

exhaust back box outer skin corroding.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,763 miles

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 20 Apr 2015 25,836 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,515 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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DS11 EXB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DS11 EXB, 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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What year was DS11 EXB registered?

DS11 EXB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is DS11 EXB safe to buy?

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