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DN61 DWW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,234 mi
Last recorded112,234 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 DWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 112,234 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 112,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 100,706 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 96,040 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 91,506 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

both front tyres edge wear

slight hand brake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,836 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,946 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,139 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,525 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes have slight bind

rear exhaust pipe starting to corrode

service light on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2016 50,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 50,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,187 miles

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

under body cover

Pass 27 Oct 2014 31,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DN61 DWW, 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 DN61 DWW registered?

DN61 DWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DN61 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 DWW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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