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DV11 XWD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,016 mi
Last recorded50,016 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 XWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 50,016 miles

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2025 46,082 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 40,841 miles

Offside Front impact damage inner wheel arch

Fail 4 Jan 2024 40,841 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced on wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front impact damage inner wheel arch

Pass 30 Jan 2023 39,333 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 39,225 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 35,239 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 34,040 miles

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

Rear brake drums have dust in them , last service ??

Fail 20 Jan 2021 34,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both of them (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake drums have dust in them , last service ??

Pass 23 Jan 2020 32,396 miles

front brake discs lipped, brake pads 4mm

Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,237 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,814 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,141 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2016 20,926 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 17,673 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 14,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,578 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 XWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV11 XWD registered?

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

Is DV11 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV11 XWD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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