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FD11 DKF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,925 mi
Last recorded136,925 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 DKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 136,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 133,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 128,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 123,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 118,165 miles

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 112,466 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 107,476 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 98,896 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 98,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 87,314 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,272 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2017 75,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,068 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2015 44,559 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 29,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FD11 DKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FD11 DKF, 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 FD11 DKF registered?

FD11 DKF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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