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DS60 EWF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,223 mi
Last recorded102,223 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 EWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 102,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,526 miles

Handbrake travel high

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing from catch. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 92,935 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing from catch. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,152 miles

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

Offside Front door handle slightly sticky

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 88,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front door handle slightly sticky

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,129 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,384 miles

Front wipers need renewing[areo24 15

Fail 11 Apr 2019 71,373 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,265 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,671 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,325 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,079 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 39,076 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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DS60 EWF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS60 EWF, 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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DS60 EWF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 January 2011.

Is DS60 EWF safe to buy?

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