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DN61 DYV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,953 mi
Last recorded97,953 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 DYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,953 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 97,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully inspected (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not fully inspected (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 96,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of excessive heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 95,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 2mm and inside edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 2mm and inside edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively 2x front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 95,210 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly chafed both front not clipped in properly and rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 2mm and inside edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/17 2mm and inside edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively 2x front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

main beam bulb incorrect fitment

Fail 8 Mar 2023 92,406 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

main beam bulb incorrect fitment

Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 79,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary Fuel cap Fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,139 miles

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,365 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,564 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 40,051 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,679 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 24,280 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 DYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYV, 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 DYV registered?

DN61 DYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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