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DU11 GYB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,020 mi
Last recorded73,020 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 GYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 73,020 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 73,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 69,382 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf+osf (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 56,771 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 53,325 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 53,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 44,297 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 44,296 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 35,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,960 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 33,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,062 miles

slight oil mist around the top of the nsf shock absorber

Fail 18 Mar 2019 30,062 miles

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

slight oil mist around the top of the nsf shock absorber

Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,471 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,166 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,323 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,433 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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DU11 GYB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU11 GYB, 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 DU11 GYB registered?

DU11 GYB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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