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DU60 EXC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,573 mi
Last recorded77,573 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU60 EXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 77,573 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill dented

Offside Rear floor/chassis corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2026 77,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill dented

Offside Rear floor/chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 75,391 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 75,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 69,839 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2024 69,839 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel on first application (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

parking brake lever has more travel than expected

Pass 31 May 2023 67,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 62,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake reading lower than expected

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

parking brake lever has more travel than expected

Pass 8 May 2021 58,223 miles

offside rear trye worn smooth on inner edge

rear tyres splitting in treads

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 54,461 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 52,156 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,785 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 47,785 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 44,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 106,162 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,203 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 28,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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DU60 EXC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 DU60 EXC, 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 DU60 EXC registered?

DU60 EXC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is DU60 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU60 EXC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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