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DA61 TUJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,789 mi
Last recorded90,789 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 TUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 90,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 90,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Unable to Adjust (4.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 76,591 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,309 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 70,308 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 67,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 65,805 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,770 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low, front pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,553 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 46,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,660 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 36,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,420 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 TUJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

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

Is DA61 TUJ safe to buy?

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