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DA61 ONM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,830 mi
Last recorded96,830 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 ONM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 96,830 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

tpms lamp on

Fail 27 Oct 2025 96,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

tpms lamp on

Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 84,471 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2022 84,469 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2021 80,492 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 80,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,648 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2020 75,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2018 62,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2018 62,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 53,623 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,628 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 26,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,658 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 ONM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONM, 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 ONM registered?

DA61 ONM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is DA61 ONM safe to buy?

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