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DV61 YWK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,203 mi
Last recorded50,203 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 YWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,203 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,115 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 50,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf osr nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 49,546 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,390 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 47,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 39,376 miles

cracks noted to nsr tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2018 33,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,929 miles

cracks noted to nsr tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,787 miles

cracking noted to nsr tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2015 25,420 miles

cracks noted to rear tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,021 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 YWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV61 YWK registered?

DV61 YWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is DV61 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 YWK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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