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DA61 ONC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,787 mi
Last recorded89,787 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 ONC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 89,787 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 89,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 73,541 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 73,524 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 68,165 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 60,256 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 52,380 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 47,053 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 36,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,967 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,193 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,145 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 22,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ONC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ONC, 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 ONC registered?

DA61 ONC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is DA61 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 ONC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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