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DU11 UPN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,149 mi
Last recorded107,149 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 107,149 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 107,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 107,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 91,602 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 91,601 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn smooth close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

Tyre obviously under inflated Both fronts (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 79,295 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 79,294 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive (square nut) (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 79,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (bolt possibly loose) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,290 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 71,290 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,683 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded and blowing

Rear Exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 2 Feb 2021 64,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded and blowing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2020 60,971 miles

parking brake lever near end of travel.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear wiper blade incomplete. worn.

Fail 7 Jan 2020 60,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake lever near end of travel.

rear wiper blade incomplete. worn.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 56,454 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

hand brake travel high

Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,526 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brakes binding

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2015 34,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,569 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2014 24,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking

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 UPN 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 54.5%.

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

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