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DV11 XOJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,760 mi
Last recorded81,760 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 XOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 81,760 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,463 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2025 72,463 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2024 67,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 64,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,619 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,804 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 58,804 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,323 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 55,189 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 55,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 52,692 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing and worn inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2019 52,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre perishing and worn inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,268 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,861 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 34,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 24,400 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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DV11 XOJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

DV11 XOJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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