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DE61 TXL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,522 mi
Last recorded107,522 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 107,522 miles

Advise both rear tyres cracking in treads

Advise exhaust tailpipe crushed

Advise h/brake reqs adjustment or repair

Advise o/s/f suspension arm rear support bush showing signs of delamination

Pass 14 Sep 2024 104,158 miles

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

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

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

n/s sill panel has surface rust

Fail 14 Sep 2024 104,158 miles

n/s sill panel has surface rust

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 98,061 miles

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

n/s sill has surface rust

Fail 9 Sep 2023 98,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s sill has surface rust

Pass 17 Sep 2022 90,820 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 83,147 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shocker boot ans bump stop not fitted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shocker boot and bump stop not fitted

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

o/s and n/s front brake hoses require horse shoe clip

Fail 26 Sep 2019 71,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched ins (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front shocker boot ans bump stop not fitted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched ins (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front shocker boot and bump stop not fitted

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

o/s and n/s front brake hoses require horse shoe clip

Fail 18 Sep 2019 71,715 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction object hanging from the mirror,will damage to remove (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

covres fitted,obscuring some components

front shock absorbers have no dust covers or bump stops fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,780 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 54,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 47,498 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 38,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,569 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,220 miles

rear tyres begining to perish

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 TXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

DE61 TXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is DE61 TXL safe to buy?

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