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DU61 OTR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,408 mi
Last recorded84,408 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 OTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 84,408 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Sill Hass Filler Repair..

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 84,408 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle OFFSIDE LAGGING.. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Sill Hass Filler Repair..

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 79,861 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 73,789 miles

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

NEARSIDE PARK BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE..

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 67,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES,,,, CRACKED AND PERISHED... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 67,583 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL.. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES,,,, CRACKED AND PERISHED... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,992 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED..

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD AREA.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 57,195 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 57,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,623 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 43,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,308 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 34,031 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,552 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 25,088 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 OTR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTR, 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 OTR registered?

DU61 OTR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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