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DE61 NNW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,268 mi
Last recorded140,268 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 140,268 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 136,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 130,111 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 130,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 124,867 miles

Rear Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 108,449 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 96,562 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 75,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 65,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,701 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 55,192 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,064 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped outside swept area

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 NNW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NNW, 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 NNW registered?

DE61 NNW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DE61 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 NNW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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