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DU61 OTW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,813 mi
Last recorded93,813 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 OTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 93,813 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 87,094 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 85,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,780 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,700 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,626 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under vehicle coivers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 16 Nov 2021 63,626 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under vehicle coivers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,389 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Dec 2019 52,851 miles

Central exhaust sleeve/clamp unit deterioration, but exhaust stil secure and not loose

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have inner tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 13 Dec 2019 52,851 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust sleeve/clamp unit deterioration, but exhaust stil secure and not loose

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have inner tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2018 44,970 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,609 miles

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

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

Some oil dampness

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,681 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,978 miles

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 17 Aug 2015 26,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,089 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 OTW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

DU61 OTW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is DU61 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU61 OTW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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