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DV61 PCZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,615 mi
Last recorded78,615 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 PCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,615 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 74,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 74,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 70,266 miles

Rear rear axle corroded but not seriously weekend

Fail 10 Oct 2023 70,266 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear axle corroded but not seriously weekend

Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,745 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,448 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 44,774 miles

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

front tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,874 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 24,469 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,786 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 PCZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 PCZ, 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 PCZ registered?

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

Is DV61 PCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 PCZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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