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DS11 VJJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,430 mi
Last recorded74,430 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 VJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 74,430 miles

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

undertray fitted/ubcc

Pass 12 Dec 2024 65,817 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 61,476 miles

Offside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,044 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 53,931 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,866 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 47,556 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 44,447 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded - splitting open

Handbrake travel could be less

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge has thorn in it - non repairable ()

Fail 21 Nov 2018 44,447 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box heavily corroded - splitting open

Handbrake travel could be less

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge has thorn in it - non repairable ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 40,639 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 40,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,511 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 30,717 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 27,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 17,137 miles

slight ware on front tyres

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 VJJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

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

Is DS11 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS11 VJJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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