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DY11 OWU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,468 mi
Last recorded84,468 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 OWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,468 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 77,987 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,232 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 71,232 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 63,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,488 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 51,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 47,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 44,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has minor cracking due to age

Fail 5 Sep 2017 40,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Strong Advise: Tyre Badly cracking out outer sidewall 185/60/15

Offside Front Strong Advise: Tyre almost bald on edges 185/60/15

Offside Rear Tyre has minor cracking due to age

Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,203 miles

Nearside Rear has bad cracking to outer sidewall no cords or plys visible

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 37,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear has bad cracking to outer sidewall no cords or plys visible

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread getting low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,859 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 29,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,575 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 OWU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

DY11 OWU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is DY11 OWU safe to buy?

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