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DG61 XGB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,156 mi
Last recorded58,156 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 XGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 58,156 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 56,976 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 53,198 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 52,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,260 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 46,644 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,416 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,061 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 29,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 13,459 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 8,542 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 XGB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG61 XGB?

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What year was DG61 XGB registered?

DG61 XGB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is DG61 XGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 XGB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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