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DG61 DNF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,376 mi
Last recorded89,376 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 DNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 89,376 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 87,248 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 87,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,656 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2022 78,655 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board silencer missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2021 69,655 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2021 69,655 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,084 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 5 Nov 2020 63,084 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted topo bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,162 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 54,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,409 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 42,409 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres stepping

Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,186 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,175 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,516 miles

Front WIPERS WORN

Fail 7 Sep 2015 24,516 miles

Front WIPERS WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,668 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 17,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 DNF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DG61 DNF, 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 DNF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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