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DE61 BVX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,354 mi
Last recorded144,354 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 BVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 144,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 5 Feb 2026 144,351 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 Jan 2025 140,204 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 140,204 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,436 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 125,056 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 125,051 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 108,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 100,016 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover missing

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,003 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,815 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 45,698 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded excessively swollen and damp through the protective layer. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,432 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 33,432 miles

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

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

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

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 BVX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVX, 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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DE61 BVX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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