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DG61 DXM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,544 mi
Last recorded106,544 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 DXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 106,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 96,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,928 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 osr / nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,271 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 73,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,433 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 64,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,840 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 49,527 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,104 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 48,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,940 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 40,940 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 28,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 21,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,383 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 DXM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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