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DY61 YJC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,213 mi
Last recorded33,213 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 33,213 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 32,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 32,358 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 32,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 31,751 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 31,468 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 30,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 29,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 27,139 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,878 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,992 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 17,893 miles

front wiper blades starting to split slightly

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 YJC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY61 YJC, 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 DY61 YJC registered?

DY61 YJC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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