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DU11 HDN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,140 mi
Last recorded128,140 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 HDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 128,140 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 128,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 124,844 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 124,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock corroded

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 114,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,490 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 99,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 93,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 81,532 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 81,532 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,922 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 70,922 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,289 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,289 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both side front shocks leaking advise replace

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,811 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 42,810 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

offside rear tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,032 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre slightly perished

off side rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Jan 2014 27,182 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre slightly perished

off side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2013 17,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HDN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HDN, 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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DU11 HDN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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