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DG61 DMV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,944 mi
Last recorded113,944 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 DMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 113,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads showing signs of getting hot

Rear shock protection boot off

Fail 1 Sep 2025 113,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked in previous weld repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads showing signs of getting hot

Rear shock protection boot off

Pass 2 Sep 2024 101,341 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 93,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear box exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2022 87,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 80,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,230 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 69,194 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 58,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,888 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 45,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,430 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,640 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 9,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 22,469 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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DG61 DMV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DMV, 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 DG61 DMV registered?

DG61 DMV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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