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DU61 CWV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,943 mi
Last recorded77,943 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 CWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 77,943 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

osf visor damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2024 77,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

osf visor damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi damaged, exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front sun visor damage.

Rear Parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2023 72,478 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi damaged, exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front sun visor damage.

Rear Parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear axle corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,186 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 67,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge completely bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 62,741 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve broken exhaust resting on centre support bracket also blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster maxed out (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge completely bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 59,037 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 53,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing, still clearing screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner surface only just met requirements (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,897 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 CWV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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