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DY61 YBW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,469 mi
Last recorded108,469 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 108,469 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 103,320 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Rear coil springs corroded

parking brake lever near end of reserve travel

Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,320 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside [rear bush] front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Rear coil springs corroded

parking brake lever near end of reserve travel

Pass 11 Sep 2023 98,283 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

Fail 8 Sep 2023 98,282 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 9 Sep 2022 91,880 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever near end of travel

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 91,880 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,098 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,986 miles

parking brake lever near end of reserve travel

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 72,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,809 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 64,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 52,734 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but legible (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 39,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but legible (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 28,909 miles

O/S/R tyre perished in tread pattern

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 28,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R tyre perished in tread pattern

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DY61 YBW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY61 YBW, 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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DY61 YBW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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