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DA61 EOF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,433 mi
Last recorded112,433 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 EOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 112,433 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 112,395 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 98,902 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 94,858 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant on minimum

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4.2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear shock absorber corroded not leaking

Power steering pipes corroded not leaking

Rear axle corroded not excessive

Various front suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Fail 10 Jun 2024 94,855 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant on minimum

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4.2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear shock absorber corroded not leaking

Power steering pipes corroded not leaking

Rear axle corroded not excessive

Various front suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Jun 2023 91,244 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 91,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 86,778 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust emissions to clean to register

front exhaust leaking slightly and is in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2021 81,434 miles

dsm cant detect any smoke

Pass 18 Jun 2020 77,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,434 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 58,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner on both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,771 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 41,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EOF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA61 EOF, 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 EOF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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