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DV61 UUB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,803 mi
Last recorded112,803 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 UUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,803 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 112,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 105,455 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust back box second skin deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 90,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 90,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,360 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside registration light bulb dim

Fail 19 Jan 2018 78,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside registration light bulb dim

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,277 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 24 Jan 2017 66,277 miles

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

NSF tyre 1.6mm , ALL other tyres 3mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,454 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 48,454 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TPMS light on

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 UUB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UUB, 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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DV61 UUB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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