CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA61 NFD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,784 mi
Last recorded97,784 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 NFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 97,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 90,661 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,979 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 88,975 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 88,233 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 87,783 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,417 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated horn wiring corroded and insulation cracking and wiring started to break and showing bear wires slightly (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking tread area a lot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate backing coming off (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 86,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated horn wiring corroded and insulation cracking and wiring started to break and showing bear wires slightly (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking tread area a lot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate backing coming off (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,966 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated •Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated horn wiring corroded and insulation cracking and wiring started to break and showing bear wires slightly (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting leak a lot (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and backing started to come off (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 84,966 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s/r and n/s/r brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated •Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated horn wiring corroded and insulation cracking and wiring started to break and showing bear wires slightly (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting leak a lot (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and backing started to come off (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,197 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated horn wiring corroded and insulation cracking and wiring started to break and showing bear wires slightly (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 83,173 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged and backing coming off (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror flasher led type inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s/r and n/s/r binding a lot .unable to spin wheels by hand to check wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated horn wiring corroded and insulation cracking and wiring started to break and showing bear wires slightly (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 76,303 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 66,893 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

vehicle has possible gearbox fault struggling to engage gears

Pass 10 Oct 2015 55,800 miles

Offside Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,079 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA61 NFD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA61 NFD?

You can check the full history of DA61 NFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA61 NFD registered?

DA61 NFD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is DA61 NFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 NFD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA61 NFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA61 NFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.