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DA61 RVV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,905 mi
Last recorded94,905 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,905 miles

Front advise both tyres close to limit

Fail 9 Dec 2020 94,905 miles

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

Front advise both tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2019 85,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lip inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,405 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,856 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,944 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 53,944 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 37,995 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 37,994 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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 RVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

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

Is DA61 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 RVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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