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DU11 UPP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,339 mi
Last recorded24,339 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 UPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 24,339 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight free play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight free play

Fail 8 Apr 2026 24,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight free play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight free play

Pass 29 Mar 2025 23,370 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 20,634 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 15,322 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 11,736 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 7,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 6,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 6,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 5,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 5,479 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 5,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 5,048 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 4,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 3,887 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 UPP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

DU11 UPP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is DU11 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU11 UPP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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