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DK61 ZXG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,549 mi
Last recorded51,549 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 ZXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 51,549 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 46,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 46,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 40,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 35,970 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 32,591 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 32,591 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 29,238 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Trays obscuring some underbody components.

Fail 9 Aug 2021 29,238 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Trays obscuring some underbody components.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,247 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 25,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 22,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,972 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,336 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2014 13,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,198 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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DK61 ZXG 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 DK61 ZXG, 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 DK61 ZXG registered?

DK61 ZXG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for DK61 ZXG 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.

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