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DV11 YTB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,945 mi
Last recorded71,945 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 71,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 68,991 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail around axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail around axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 68,991 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail around axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail around axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,891 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust sleeve clamp rotted through but system secure

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded/split but no gases escaping

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail around axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret area from underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail around axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 63,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded but no gas escaping

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush peeling/unbonding/perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded but no gases escaping

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush peeling/unbonding/perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop split

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 52,934 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn/smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Both gas struts very weak (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 42,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 32,629 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 29,904 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge wearing indicating tracking may need ajustment

Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 24,689 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YTB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 YTB, 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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DV11 YTB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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