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DV11 PVY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,412 mi
Last recorded43,412 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 PVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 43,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 41,784 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 41,784 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 40,009 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 40,009 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve corroded and broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,171 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 36,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,020 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriated

Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,084 miles

Central Front Exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 32,084 miles

Central Front Exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,245 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 26,636 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,748 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,740 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PVY, 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 PVY registered?

DV11 PVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is DV11 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV11 PVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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