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DS11 HKW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,214 mi
Last recorded70,214 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 HKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 70,214 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,291 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 64,612 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 175/70R14 84H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 62,373 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides are worn on edges 175/70R14 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,897 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 2014 + outer sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 2014 + cracking/perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service due msg illuminated

Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,523 miles

Brake fluid ageing

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

Offside Rear Outer seal damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,600 miles

Offside Rear outer seal damage

service due msg illuminated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,707 miles

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

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

OSR outer sill damaged

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 50,700 miles

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

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

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

OSR outer sill damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,061 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges warn,deteriorated and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges warn anddeteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 41,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 29,480 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 HKW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HKW, 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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DS11 HKW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is DS11 HKW safe to buy?

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