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GK61 WZA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,902 mi
Last recorded91,902 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 WZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 85,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking, rest of exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,997 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,490 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 72,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 69,475 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,199 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 67,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise front brakes slight binding

Pass 24 Jan 2020 62,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 62,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,494 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,042 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 52,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 50,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on the edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on the edges

Offside Rear nail in the tread

Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing thin on the outer edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 18,744 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 WZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WZA, 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 WZA registered?

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

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