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FG61 GKU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,184 mi
Last recorded99,184 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 GKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,184 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 93,654 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 88,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

handbrake slightly high

Fail 25 Sep 2023 88,465 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

handbrake slightly high

Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,343 miles

Front hand brake travel high

Nearside Rear Lower silencer slight deterioration

Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,418 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,874 miles

both rear bump stops in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,163 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,473 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,341 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 44,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked ,child seat fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2014 27,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FG61 GKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 FG61 GKU, 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 FG61 GKU registered?

FG61 GKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is FG61 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 GKU 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.

Does FG61 GKU have outstanding finance?

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