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DV61 KVM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,791 mi
Last recorded36,791 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 KVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 36,791 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 35,214 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 33,766 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,366 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,572 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 30,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 27,623 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 25,834 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 23,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 21,393 miles

Front tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,460 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,090 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 KVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KVM, 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 KVM registered?

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

Is DV61 KVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 KVM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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