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CY61 GZT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,296 mi
Last recorded116,296 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 GZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 116,296 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 116,294 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake required effort only just met

Pass 28 Nov 2024 109,859 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 109,857 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,798 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,671 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,385 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,051 miles

both front tyres bald inner edge worn very close to legal limits

handbrake travel

rear brakes have slight binds

Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,391 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,827 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,589 miles

fluctuation on front brakes not excessive at time of test

inner face of front discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,007 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,693 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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CY61 GZT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel 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 CY61 GZT, 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 CY61 GZT registered?

CY61 GZT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is CY61 GZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 GZT 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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