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DX11 NWB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,279 mi
Last recorded124,279 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX11 NWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 124,279 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 122,768 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 120,278 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 118,682 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 118,682 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 115,436 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,484 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 104,484 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,793 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 85,790 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust centre joint insecure and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 70,555 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 70,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,870 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,501 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,992 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,761 miles

front tyres cracked on inner sidewalls

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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DX11 NWB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 DX11 NWB, 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 DX11 NWB registered?

DX11 NWB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is DX11 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX11 NWB 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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