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CY61 DYW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,271 mi
Last recorded79,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 DYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 79,271 miles

Manufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle front sub frame corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 79,235 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Manufacture body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle front sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 73,502 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

exhaust covers loose

front sub frame and arms corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2025 73,501 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

exhaust covers loose

front sub frame and arms corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,924 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle and front sub frame corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2024 67,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear axle and front sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 63,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

parking brake slightly high but not out of adjustment

Fail 5 Jul 2023 63,196 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2022 58,080 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2021 52,521 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

parking brake slightly high but not out of adjustment

Pass 14 Jul 2020 49,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 37,675 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,926 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 28,812 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 28,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 22,186 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 16,850 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

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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CY61 DYW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CY61 DYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY61 DYW registered?

CY61 DYW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is CY61 DYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 DYW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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