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EX61 DFY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,769 mi
Last recorded37,769 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 DFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 37,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 37,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 36,127 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 34,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 28,957 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 28,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,837 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 23,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 20,045 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 15,130 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 10,784 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 9,302 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 7,626 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 5,823 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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EX61 DFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX61 DFY, 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

How do I check the history of EX61 DFY?

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What year was EX61 DFY registered?

EX61 DFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is EX61 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 DFY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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