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GK61 OXV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,008 mi
Last recorded165,008 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 OXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 165,008 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 159,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 150,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 150,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 145,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 138,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

windscreen chipped zone b less than 40mm

Fail 26 Oct 2021 138,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

windscreen chipped zone b less than 40mm

Pass 13 Oct 2020 129,296 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 121,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 121,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 107,346 miles

Nearside headlamp has poor beam pattern

Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adjusted internal head light adjuster

removed items from rear view mirror

slight play from near side front inner track rod end

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,602 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 76,559 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,410 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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GK61 OXV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK61 OXV, 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 GK61 OXV registered?

GK61 OXV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is GK61 OXV safe to buy?

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