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DV61 JXU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,707 mi
Last recorded88,707 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 JXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 88,707 miles

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

check when the cambelt was replaced ??

n/s/f door glass broken as a piece of plastic fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2026 88,707 miles

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

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

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

check when the cambelt was replaced ??

n/s/f door glass broken as a piece of plastic fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2025 86,146 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 86,146 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,495 miles

check last cambelt replacement

Pass 19 Jul 2023 80,636 miles

check the cam-belt replacement due date is

service light flashing

Pass 27 Jul 2022 80,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 80,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,547 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on but only applys to vehicles first used from 1 January 2012

Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,052 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 61,985 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 61,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,128 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 57,128 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,846 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 35,423 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,488 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 JXU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV61 JXU, 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 JXU registered?

DV61 JXU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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