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DU11 GYV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,407 mi
Last recorded90,407 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 GYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 90,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Under tray damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2025 87,918 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 87,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 85,255 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 81,984 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 78,280 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,133 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 58,627 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 58,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 54,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,596 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 53,596 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 46,079 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 3 Oct 2014 43,967 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,828 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear bumpstops seperated

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 GYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DU11 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

DU11 GYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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