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DG61 PHO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,069 mi
Last recorded92,069 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 PHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,069 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,935 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Tyres worn

Fail 4 Feb 2021 88,932 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyres worn

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,906 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust tailpipe slightly deteriorated

slight drag on o/s rear brake

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Feb 2020 77,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust tailpipe slightly deteriorated

slight drag on o/s rear brake

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,298 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,208 miles

both rear tyres perished at inner sidewalls but not exposing ply/cord at time of test

slight drag on offside rear brake

Fail 9 Sep 2015 40,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished at inner sidewalls but not exposing ply/cord at time of test

slight drag on offside rear brake

Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PHO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

DG61 PHO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is DG61 PHO safe to buy?

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