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DU61 FBC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,338 mi
Last recorded106,338 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 FBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 106,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 86,906 miles

TPMS light on dash

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,401 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 81,400 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 79,851 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (upper part)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,362 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,133 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,914 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,533 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 FBC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

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

Is DU61 FBC safe to buy?

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