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DS11 LDF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,773 mi
Last recorded49,773 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 LDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 49,773 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both also have play (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 47,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 41,846 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 25,754 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 25,754 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 23,582 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 23,147 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,226 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 20,788 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 20,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Mirror indicator (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2017 18,748 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,024 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 15,384 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 12,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LDF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF registered?

DS11 LDF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 May 2011.

Is DS11 LDF safe to buy?

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