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DE61 LPZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,808 mi
Last recorded143,808 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 LPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 143,808 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 143,808 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 140,987 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 136,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 133,999 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 133,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,897 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 127,207 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 125,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 118,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,567 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre close to bald on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2015 55,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre close to bald on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 12,927 miles

handbrake travel high

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 LPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc 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 DE61 LPZ, 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 LPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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