VOLKSWAGEN POLO VK61DHE has 17 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 97,823 miles 11 months ago on Thursday 12th June 2025 at 09:39.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Monday 29th June 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

VK61DHE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH JUNE 202697,823 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 202429TH JUNE 202592,973 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH JUNE 202492,973 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH JUNE 202329TH JUNE 202487,490 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH JUNE 202229TH JUNE 202382,622 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH JUNE 202129TH JUNE 202277,861 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED15TH JUNE 202177,860 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH JUNE 202029TH JUNE 202171,542 MI
FAILED15TH JUNE 202071,542 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH JUNE 201929TH JUNE 202066,073 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED10TH JUNE 201829TH JUNE 201960,795 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - No Emissions Detected
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Both Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED10TH JUNE 201860,795 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - No Emissions Detected
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Both Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED24TH JUNE 201729TH JUNE 201855,990 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Both Front Suspension Link Rods
  3. ADVISORY - Runs To Clean To Get Emissions Reading
PASSED12TH JUNE 201629TH JUNE 201750,397 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - No Emissions Detected
PASSED30TH JUNE 201529TH JUNE 201643,722 MI
PASSED4TH MARCH 20153RD MARCH 201643,690 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Weakened But No Possibility Of The Body Or A Component Fouling A Road Wheel (2.4.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 201423RD NOVEMBER 201543,476 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK61DHE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

VK61DHE MOT Comments

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VK61DHE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 97,823 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,987 miles

VK61DHE FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration VK61DHE was manufactured on Wednesday 23rd November 2011 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 97,823 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,987 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK61DHE has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 29 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does VK61DHE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 14th May 2026 VK61DHE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK61DHE Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 14th May 2026 VK61DHE does have Tax. Read more

When does VK61DHE Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK61DHE will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VK61DHE MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK61DHE will expire in 2 months on Monday 29th June 2026. Read more

When did VK61DHE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK61DHE was on Thursday 12th June 2025 at 09:39. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK61DHE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for VK61DHE we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VK61DHE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for VK61DHE we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK61DHE?

VK61DHE is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has VK61DHE done?

The odometer reading for VK61DHE at the last MOT in June 2025 was 97,823 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,987 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK61DHE?

The vehicle VK61DHE was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 23rd November 2011. Read more

What colour is VK61DHE?

The official colour of VK61DHE is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does VK61DHE have?

VK61DHE has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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