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DV61 PHU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,156 mi
Last recorded64,156 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 PHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 64,156 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrodded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 64,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and 1.8 mm 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding un able to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding um able to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrodded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 53,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrodded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrodded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 48,560 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 46,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,661 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 44,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake lever travel high.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,672 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,576 miles

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 36,657 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,644 miles

OSF & NSR tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Oct 2015 32,644 miles

OSF & NSR tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,595 miles

front blades splitting slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2014 27,595 miles

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

front blades splitting slightly

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 PHU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

DV61 PHU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is DV61 PHU safe to buy?

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