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DV61 ZBP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,131 mi
Last recorded94,131 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 ZBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 94,131 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advice

Fail 11 Jun 2026 94,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

High level brake light not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advice

Pass 12 Jun 2025 85,820 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 85,820 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 79,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 70,711 miles

centre led brake light not working

Fail 19 Jun 2023 70,711 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

TPMS warning on dashboard

centre led brake light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2022 62,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tracking recommended

Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,513 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre , clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 42,930 miles

** front exhaust flexy deteriorated/secondary cat blowing * *

various body damage

Fail 23 Jun 2020 42,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

** front exhaust flexy deteriorated/secondary cat blowing * *

TPMS on

various body damage

Pass 24 May 2019 34,721 miles

front exhaust flexy joint deteriorating

nearside front shock absorber has a leak

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing and inner edge off shape

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low and outer wall perishing

Pass 30 May 2018 31,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 28,588 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 21,586 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 16,885 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 9,216 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 ZBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZBP, 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 ZBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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