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DA61 DFD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,851 mi
Last recorded81,851 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 DFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 81,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 81,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 75,157 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 71,381 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 68,619 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,864 miles

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

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

fuel filler flap loose not very secure advise to be removed

Pass 5 Jul 2021 64,255 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 61,678 miles

fuel filler flap damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug threads stripped but not losing enough oil within 5 minutes that's more than 75mm in diameter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,706 miles

Under body trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,954 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 37,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,591 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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DA61 DFD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA61 DFD, 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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DA61 DFD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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