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DN61 DWL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,094 mi
Last recorded53,094 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 DWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 53,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 53,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 48,913 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 48,646 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces - Backing plates also heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened - Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded and bump stop damaged/shroud insecure

Rear Nearside and offside chassis corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 44,855 miles

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

Front Shock absorber casings corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud insecure/bump stop damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 44,851 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

Front Shock absorber casings corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud insecure/bump stop damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,036 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2023 41,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,695 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

Rear axle springs and shockers corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2022 36,637 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

Rear axle springs and shockers corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,964 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 32,403 miles

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

outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing the full Inspection of some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2020 32,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

outer skin on the rear silencer is corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing the full Inspection of some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 27,193 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 27,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,669 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 21,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,007 miles

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

under trays

Pass 19 Feb 2016 15,899 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2016 15,899 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,810 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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DN61 DWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DN61 DWL, 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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DN61 DWL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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