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DS60 JHK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,722 mi
Last recorded84,722 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 JHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 84,722 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 80,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 16 Sep 2024 80,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 8 Jul 2023 79,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on edges / tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / sill covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes above under trays

emissions to low to read

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 76,998 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,315 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,695 miles

Offside Front headlight damage

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ON LIMIT (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 62,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low not able to adjust (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ON LIMIT (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front headlight damage

Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,143 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 13 Jan 2015 36,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 15 Jan 2014 26,291 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glow plug/engine managemnet light on

Fail 15 Jan 2014 26,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glow plug/engine managemnet light on

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 JHK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 JHK, 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 JHK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 January 2011.

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