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DY61 YWO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,766 mi
Last recorded110,766 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 110,766 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 106,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 96,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,700 miles

advise front brake discs corroded( inner face)

Fail 20 Jan 2020 66,700 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

advise front brake discs corroded( inner face)

Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,762 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 17 Jan 2018 47,889 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,437 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 37,307 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 29 Aug 2016 37,307 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,709 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 30,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 23,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YWO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 DY61 YWO, 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 YWO registered?

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

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