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DE61 BTY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,519 mi
Last recorded86,519 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 BTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,519 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 74,624 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 61,706 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 49,146 miles

advise(o,s,r tyre tread cracking slightly)

advise(rear silencer outer skin adrift)

Fail 13 May 2019 49,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise(o,s,r tyre tread cracking slightly)

advise(rear silencer outer skin adrift)

Pass 9 May 2018 43,352 miles

Front Wheel alignment out.

Fail 9 May 2018 43,352 miles

Front Wheel alignment out.

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2017 37,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 37,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 35,172 miles

Front BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

Nearside Front TYRE HAS NUMEROUS CUTS ON OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

Rear BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 11 May 2015 25,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,481 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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DE61 BTY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE61 BTY, 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 DE61 BTY registered?

DE61 BTY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is DE61 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 BTY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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