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DF61 ACX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,837 mi
Last recorded128,837 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 ACX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 128,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer excessive blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear Axle corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2025 125,400 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,569 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 122,569 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 121,346 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 121,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,555 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 113,554 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamp broken

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 84,754 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 84,754 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Dec 2019 75,080 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshener on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2018 61,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 61,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 49,893 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 49,893 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 37,640 miles

Rear tyres cracking in tred

Fail 14 Dec 2016 37,640 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracking in tred

Pass 30 Nov 2015 21,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 13,375 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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DF61 ACX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DF61 ACX, 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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DF61 ACX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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