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DU61 CVT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,606 mi
Last recorded157,606 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 CVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 157,606 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 157,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 142,982 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 142,982 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 123,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 112,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 98,096 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 86,587 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 86,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 73,931 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,979 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 16,078 miles

Offside Rear Park brake only just met requirements

Pass 28 Apr 2015 2,717 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 2,075 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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DU61 CVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU61 CVT, 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 DU61 CVT registered?

DU61 CVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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