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DU11 OZT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,544 mi
Last recorded117,544 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 OZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 117,544 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

age related corrosion to chassis and suspention components

exhuast back box deterioted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 113,516 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 113,516 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 109,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 100,044 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 90,494 miles

Central Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 3 Jan 2020 88,347 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 88,347 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))

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER & OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 81,409 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 75,868 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 75,868 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 67,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 67,465 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to see rear inner brake pads properly to inspect

Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,099 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 57,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge and close to 1.6mm tread depth across tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 45,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 33,448 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 OZT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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