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DY11 DZO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,081 mi
Last recorded53,081 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 DZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 53,081 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 5 Sep 2024 50,887 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,814 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 44,528 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 44,528 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 42,702 miles

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 21 Aug 2019 41,722 miles

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

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

Front strong advise both tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2019 41,722 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front strong advise both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2018 40,226 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,141 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 7 Sep 2016 30,449 miles

Engine cover s & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,657 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 24,657 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DY11 DZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY11 DZO, 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 DY11 DZO registered?

DY11 DZO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is DY11 DZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY11 DZO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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