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DA61 CTZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,736 mi
Last recorded94,736 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 CTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 94,736 miles

Hand brake travel long

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 94,735 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake travel long

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 79,759 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 79,759 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 72,575 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 72,575 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,013 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 69,009 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 67,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 27 Sep 2017 56,291 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

handbrake has freee play at lever

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,326 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 45,314 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,444 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 35,444 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,106 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 33,106 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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DA61 CTZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DA61 CTZ, 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 DA61 CTZ registered?

DA61 CTZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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