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DV11 XVW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,175 mi
Last recorded112,175 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 XVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 112,175 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 112,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 110,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 108,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 103,339 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 97,503 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 97,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 82,286 miles

Brake pedal has sufficient reserve travel at time of inspection. ADVISE ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION ON BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL ISSUE

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os: styling mesh fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS + Blistering outside prescribed measured area: BOTH ns and os

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords visible at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush: slightly de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake Result / Brake efficiency 16% 100 / 80KgF

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring platforms on rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 10 Aug 2021 82,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect faulty and / or incorrectly located bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has sufficient reserve travel at time of inspection. ADVISE ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION ON BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL ISSUE

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os: styling mesh fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS + Blistering outside prescribed measured area: BOTH ns and os

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords visible at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush: slightly de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake Result / Brake efficiency 16% 100 / 80KgF

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring platforms on rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,393 miles

Nearside Front gearbox diff seal worn allowing fluid to weep out

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tyres perishing and have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 78,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front gearbox diff seal worn allowing fluid to weep out

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tyres perishing and have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 71,136 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and 2 deep cuts to tread

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and 2 deep cuts to tread

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,430 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,528 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 27,897 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 XVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV11 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

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

Is DV11 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV11 XVW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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