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DA61 FXG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,988 mi
Last recorded101,988 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 FXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 101,988 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 94,169 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe leak. only just met emission limit (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm.bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm.bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers preventing inspection of some items

Fail 20 Mar 2025 94,169 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe leak. only just met emission limit (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm.bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm.bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers preventing inspection of some items

Pass 28 Mar 2024 82,395 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake adjustment slack (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers preventing inspection of some items

Fail 27 Mar 2024 82,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake adjustment slack (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers preventing inspection of some items

Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 39,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 39,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 34,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 24,319 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 24,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,044 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 15,366 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 FXG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

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

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