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DS11 VJA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,754 mi
Last recorded114,754 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 VJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 114,754 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 103,550 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 91,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 71,209 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 71,209 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 52,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,531 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2020 44,531 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,882 miles

tyre pressure light on

under body trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2019 41,881 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing excessivley (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure light on

under body trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 37,987 miles

under body trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2018 37,987 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres cracking in treads

under body trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,458 miles

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

slight play in o/s rear shocker

Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,549 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 28,549 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,655 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 24,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VJA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DS11 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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