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DS60 UVK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,831 mi
Last recorded96,831 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 UVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,831 miles

Exhaust box corroded an in poor condition

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 96,827 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both worn on inner edges in very poor condition (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust box corroded an in poor condition

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,955 miles

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2025 86,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking around flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 79,806 miles

exhaust flex broken

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 64,268 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front wish bone arm rear bushes worn / poor condition

rear tyres getting low and going out of shape

Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,187 miles

leaks from both front shocks

o/s rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear shocks worn and in poor condition

x1 number plate light out

Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,897 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 45,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 36,827 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 36,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,866 miles

Front headlight brightness slightly effected by operation of steering

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,073 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 31,019 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 25,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,234 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 20,246 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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DS60 UVK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UVK, 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 DS60 UVK registered?

DS60 UVK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 2011.

Is DS60 UVK safe to buy?

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