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DV11 PVO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,320 mi
Last recorded89,320 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 PVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,320 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly within tread

Pass 21 Mar 2025 83,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 81,179 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges+ cracking slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2024 81,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges+ cracking slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,990 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges and cracking slightly) (185/60-15

Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 72,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,512 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking

Front brake discs and pads are worn

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear nsr bump stop has fallen off

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,191 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,838 miles

light cut in o/s/f tyre wall

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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DV11 PVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 DV11 PVO, 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 DV11 PVO registered?

DV11 PVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is DV11 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV11 PVO 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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