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GK61 WXH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,500 mi
Last recorded84,500 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 WXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 84,500 miles

slight corrosion front outer sills

Pass 6 May 2025 83,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 80,786 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 79,455 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 77,665 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 74,497 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,979 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,681 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,410 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,094 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,065 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 WXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WXH, 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 GK61 WXH registered?

GK61 WXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GK61 WXH shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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