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DA61 VDY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,242 mi
Last recorded50,242 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 50,242 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 Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 43,748 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 40,947 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,138 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 26,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,266 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 16,657 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 15,153 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 13,415 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 11,141 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 9,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VDY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

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

Is DA61 VDY safe to buy?

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