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DA61 UWY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,788 mi
Last recorded109,788 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 UWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 109,788 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 108,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 96,725 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,116 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 77,067 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,550 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,359 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,272 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 40,272 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 30,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,536 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 UWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UWY, 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

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What year was DA61 UWY registered?

DA61 UWY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is DA61 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 UWY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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