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DG61 DPF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,956 mi
Last recorded55,956 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 DPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 55,956 miles

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

Offside sill damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2024 53,768 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,745 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 48,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 45,251 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,002 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 41,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 37,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 33,198 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 33,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,654 miles

both front tyres 3 mm and wearing inner and outer edges.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,463 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,871 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 DPF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DPF, 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 DPF registered?

DG61 DPF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is DG61 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 DPF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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