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DC61 AEX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,322 mi
Last recorded60,322 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC61 AEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 60,322 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2026 60,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 54,340 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 49,592 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 45,999 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 45,999 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam NSF/OSF (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NSF/OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR/OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,326 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 37,326 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,710 miles

Both rear tyres heavily crazed

Pass 29 Jul 2020 24,539 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,906 miles

Nearside front tyre punctured

Offside front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2017 14,009 miles

offside front tyre feathered on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 6,745 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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DC61 AEX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC61 AEX, 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 DC61 AEX registered?

DC61 AEX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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