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DE61 UJO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,882 mi
Last recorded74,882 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 UJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 74,882 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 66,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 64,395 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 59,950 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 59,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 r15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 52,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread, wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread, wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 46,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has cracks to tread

Offside Rear tyre on 3ml

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 5 Oct 2019 46,634 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has cracks to tread

Offside Rear tyre on 3ml

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 38,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 32,403 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 26,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 19,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 10,099 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 UJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJO, 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 UJO registered?

DE61 UJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is DE61 UJO safe to buy?

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