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DL60 BYG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,869 mi
Last recorded127,869 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL60 BYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 127,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 114,326 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 114,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 103,855 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2023 97,672 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,656 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 90,656 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,203 miles

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

Offside headlamp has fixings broken

Fail 12 Jan 2021 81,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside headlamp has fixings broken

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,084 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,670 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,754 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 60,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 53,147 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres getting low on tread and the front inner shoulders are wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,330 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 21,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,914 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)

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

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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DL60 BYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DL60 BYG, 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 DL60 BYG registered?

DL60 BYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is DL60 BYG safe to buy?

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