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JL06 DOW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,198 mi
Last recorded72,198 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL06 DOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 72,198 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 72,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 67,644 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 62,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 57,900 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 51,268 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 43,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,578 miles

Manufactured engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Tyre Dunlop 215/45R16 2.5 - 4 - 2.5 mm

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 215/45R16 6 - 7 - 6 mm

Offside Front Tyre Continental 215/45R16 2 - 3 - 2 mm

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

Offside Rear Tyre Continental 215/45R16 3.5 - 4 - 3 mm

Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 35,153 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,350 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,218 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 21,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 14,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,905 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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JL06 DOW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JL06 DOW, 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 JL06 DOW registered?

JL06 DOW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is JL06 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL06 DOW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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