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DY11 NXW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,414 mi
Last recorded139,414 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 NXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 139,414 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 139,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 132,888 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 132,868 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 122,904 miles

corrosion to outer sills

Fail 6 Mar 2024 122,901 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2023 116,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 116,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 112,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,296 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 95,370 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 95,370 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,637 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,190 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 71,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleave (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake only just made requirements and would require attention/adjustment

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, corrosion build up (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 63,011 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Binding on slightly (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Binding on slightly (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, corrosion build up (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 52,612 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,735 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 NXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

DY11 NXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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