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DA60 ZPR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,144 mi
Last recorded154,144 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA60 ZPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 154,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 141,177 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 141,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 130,325 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 130,325 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 120,364 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 110,230 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted, some test items not fully inspected

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number obscured in window

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 110,229 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Comes all the way up to the stop (1.1.6 (c))

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe from Cat/Dpf nearly split in two. has been welded in several places and blowing from them also (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted, some test items not fully inspected

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number obscured in window

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,034 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 101,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 92,300 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 92,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,123 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 83,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 76,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge uneven

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

centre wrap around exhaust strap corroded would advise attention

Fail 7 Feb 2018 75,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge slightly

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge uneven

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

centre wrap around exhaust strap corroded would advise attention

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,308 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,578 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 56,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Edges worn bad

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,248 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,447 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZPR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA60 ZPR, 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 ZPR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 February 2011.

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