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DA60 XYR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA60 XYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 98,183 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf slight play,advise ()

Front hand brake lever has travel,advise

Front osf and nsf tyres inner edges worn,advise

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing damaged/corroded,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 98,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf slight play,advise ()

Front hand brake lever has travel,advise

Front osf and nsf tyres inner edges worn,advise

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing damaged/corroded,advise

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 93,528 miles

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded/deteriorated,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 93,527 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely osr and nsr (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded/deteriorated,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,075 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf slight play,advise ()

Front hand brake lever has travel,advise

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded,advise

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both wheels have grab,advise (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 86,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf slight play,advise ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf,inner edges worn excessively,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Front hand brake lever has travel,advise

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded,advise

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both wheels have grab,advise (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 78,116 miles

Coil spring corroded osf,osr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower silencer corroded,advise

Fail 21 Dec 2022 78,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded osf,osr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower silencer corroded,advise

Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,847 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front hand brake lever has some travel,advise

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded and loose,advise

Fail 15 Sep 2021 68,846 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf and nsf tyres worn on inner edges excessively (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front hand brake lever has some travel,advise

Nearside Rear Lower silencer casing corroded and loose,advise

Pass 14 Sep 2020 63,906 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer box is very corroded/deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,638 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 60,638 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect more than a mist but not a full leak, benefit of doubt given (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 55,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect more than a mist but not a full leak, benefit of doubt given (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 47,595 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,162 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,450 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 20,461 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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DA60 XYR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA60 XYR, 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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DA60 XYR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 January 2011.

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