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DV61 KVS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,563 mi
Last recorded110,563 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 KVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 110,563 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perished 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 106,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2023 101,592 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded losing outer skin not blowing

Fail 12 Sep 2023 101,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping action (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping action (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded losing outer skin not blowing

Pass 22 Sep 2022 94,226 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box corroded loosing outer skin

hand/parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible hose deteriorating outer mesh broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroded lost outer skin

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,699 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded losing outer skin not blowing

Fail 16 Sep 2020 79,699 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps renew bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded losing outer skin not blowing

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,664 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,542 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,471 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 30,622 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KVS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

DV61 KVS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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