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DY11 HXL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,745 mi
Last recorded107,745 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 HXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 107,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 99,198 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 88,476 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 82,156 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 80,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,088 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 76,088 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,108 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 56,501 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,055 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 25,055 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 16,964 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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DY11 HXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HXL, 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 DY11 HXL registered?

DY11 HXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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