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DV61 FVO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,374 mi
Last recorded66,374 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 FVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 66,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 63,473 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 59,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 53,795 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,725 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 48,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,881 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,086 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,711 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,280 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 34,280 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,820 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,354 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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DV61 FVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DV61 FVO, 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 DV61 FVO registered?

DV61 FVO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DV61 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 FVO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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