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GK61 VUW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,332 mi
Last recorded136,332 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 VUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 136,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2025 124,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,170 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 104,578 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 104,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center front (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,955 miles

Front exhaust flexi poor, dpf mounts corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

STRONGLY ADVISE BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REARMOST BUSHES REPLACED IN NEAR FUTURE.

Some lift in o/s/f strut mount.

Fail 20 Sep 2022 96,955 miles

Front exhaust flexi poor, dpf mounts corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

STRONGLY ADVISE BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REARMOST BUSHES REPLACED IN NEAR FUTURE.

Some lift in o/s/f strut mount.

Pass 21 Sep 2021 88,660 miles

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

play in offside front top macpherson strut mount

Fail 20 Sep 2021 88,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

play in offside front top macpherson strut mount

Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,312 miles

Both front wishbone rearmost bushing poor, advise replacement next service

Both rear road springs starting to corrode

Front brake discs worn, o/s/f pad slightly lower than n/s/f, at approx half way.

Fail 8 Sep 2020 81,312 miles

Both front wishbone rearmost bushing poor, advise replacement next service

Both rear road springs starting to corrode

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Egr sensor 1 (suspect will require egr cooler) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front brake discs worn, o/s/f pad slightly lower than n/s/f, at approx half way.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,520 miles

Both front wishbone rearmost bushes starting to pull from bond but no excessive play.

Rear exhaust box losing outer skin.

Wiper blades smear.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,482 miles

N/S/F shock absorber moist

O/S/F shock absorber fairly damp(shock failing)

both rear tyres deteriorated tread at 3mm (186/60 r15 84t)

corrosion to both rear coil springs

engine oil and coolant on min

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/peeling also centre exhaust sleeve clamp fairly corroded

service light shown on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,029 miles

both rear tyres perishing in tread and on side walls

centre exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded also rear exhaust box corroded/outer skin peeling

engine management light shown on dash

front brake pads worn thin and wearing close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2016 45,304 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread grooves

all lights illuminate when ignition turned on possible switch fault

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyres starting to perish and crack in tread grooves

Fail 21 Sep 2015 36,174 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyres starting to perish and crack in tread grooves

Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,843 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 VUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUW, 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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GK61 VUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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