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DT06 DEX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,868 mi
Last recorded98,868 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT06 DEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 98,868 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 92,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 82,434 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,548 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 79,782 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 72,864 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 67,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,854 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,555 miles

nearside side repeater dull slightly but ok at time of test

rear position lamps slight damage

Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,068 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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DT06 DEX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DT06 DEX, 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 DT06 DEX registered?

DT06 DEX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is DT06 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT06 DEX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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