CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG61 XPD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,742 mi
Last recorded105,742 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 XPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 105,742 miles

Front sub frame has been under sealed

Pass 5 Sep 2025 101,645 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front sill corroded below door hinge not with in 30cm of load bearing component

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 101,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front sill corroded below door hinge not with in 30cm of load bearing component

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 95,736 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 95,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 82,443 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,675 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,025 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 57,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,986 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 47,986 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,426 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 29,466 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG61 XPD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPD, 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 XPD?

You can check the full history of DG61 XPD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG61 XPD registered?

DG61 XPD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is DG61 XPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 XPD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG61 XPD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG61 XPD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.