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GF61 YMT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,236 mi
Last recorded25,236 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 YMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 25,236 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 25,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 22,745 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 20,151 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 18,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 18,400 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 17,719 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 16,877 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 15,977 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 15,293 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 14,504 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 12,881 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 10,340 miles

advice o/s/r tyre cut on outer wall.

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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GF61 YMT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GF61 YMT, 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 GF61 YMT registered?

GF61 YMT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is GF61 YMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 YMT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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