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DG61 DLY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,266 mi
Last recorded28,266 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 DLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 28,266 miles

Exhaust ltd life

Shields limiting inspection

Fail 13 Dec 2024 28,263 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust limited life

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 20 Dec 2023 24,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 23,822 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2023 23,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 22,145 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flex section slightly deterioated

front suspension components corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 21,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flex section slightly deterioated

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2021 21,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flex section slightly deterioated

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 20,756 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

front exhaust flex section slightly deterioated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 20,143 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2018 19,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,956 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 17,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle both front (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 16,305 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,844 miles

all tyre's just starting to crack

Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG61 DLY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc 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 DG61 DLY, 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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DG61 DLY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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