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DS61 PYY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,831 mi
Last recorded97,831 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 PYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,831 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 93,038 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 88,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,318 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,062 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,045 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 70,793 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 63,551 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,415 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,783 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,493 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,156 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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DS61 PYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS61 PYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS61 PYY registered?

DS61 PYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is DS61 PYY safe to buy?

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