2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · DA60 WDD
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 69,155 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA60 WDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 69,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA60 WDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (DA60 WDD) between December 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DA60 WDD Mileage History
- 13/12/202348,932 mi
- 06/12/202458,893 mi+9,961 mi
- 06/12/202458,893 mi
- 09/04/202669,153 mi+10,260 mi
- 10/04/202669,155 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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