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DY61 YHV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,621 mi
Last recorded96,621 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 96,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 85,697 miles

Emissions too clean to register on test equipment

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Aug 2025 85,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing/starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 75,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing/starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 64,857 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 64,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 51,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin moreso than Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 51,726 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin moreso than Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre showing signs of wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,205 miles

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,176 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 23,858 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 14,642 miles

Under tray fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 6,629 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 4,841 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 3,190 miles

Child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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 YHV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YHV, 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 DY61 YHV registered?

DY61 YHV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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