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DE61 KUS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,302 mi
Last recorded94,302 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 94,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 88,253 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,697 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,343 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,810 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 57,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,722 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,097 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 KUS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KUS, 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 DE61 KUS registered?

DE61 KUS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is DE61 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 KUS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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