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DA61 ELJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,416 mi
Last recorded97,416 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 97,416 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 95,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,578 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 89,571 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 89,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns sill showing signs of corrossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os sill showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corresion and covered by under trays (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear axil location points showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 64,826 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 48,936 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 48,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,974 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,961 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 25,461 miles

front tyre wearing slightly low (3.5mm)

front tyre wearing slightly outer edges

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2014 21,962 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 ELJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ELJ, 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 ELJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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