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DE61 LRN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,384 mi
Last recorded54,384 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 LRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 54,384 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 47,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 42,894 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,981 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. Manufactured date 40/10. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. Manufactured date 41/10. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. Manufactured date 40/10. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 38,981 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. Manufactured date 40/10. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. Manufactured date 41/10. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. Manufactured date 40/10. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.9mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 29,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.5mm @centre of tread. 175/70R14 84T. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 26,637 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 26,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 23,104 miles

Nearside Front tyre n 3 mm inner

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

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm and cracking in tread

Fail 11 Aug 2017 23,104 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre n 3 mm inner

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

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm and cracking in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 14,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LRN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

DE61 LRN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DE61 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 LRN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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