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DG61 OYE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,483 mi
Last recorded139,483 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 OYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 139,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 131,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded, not considered excessive

Fail 14 Oct 2024 131,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to sidewall, has been glued back together. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded, not considered excessive

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 122,413 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear hand brake reading lower

Fail 16 Oct 2023 122,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear hand brake reading lower

Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 111,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,876 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 102,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,802 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,403 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 84,389 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,959 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 70,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing seat belt stalks not fitted (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,774 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 61,774 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 50,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,287 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 OYE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OYE, 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 OYE registered?

DG61 OYE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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