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DA61 EVU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,882 mi
Last recorded96,882 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 EVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 96,882 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal travel

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat folding handle missing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,004 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 78,673 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,435 miles

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

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

some travel on handbrake lever

Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 56,608 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 46,722 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished badly

service due illuminated on dash

Fail 25 Nov 2017 46,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sticker (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre perished badly

service due illuminated on dash

Pass 10 Nov 2016 37,885 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,498 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,438 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 EVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

DA61 EVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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