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GK61 XGM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,444 mi
Last recorded102,444 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 XGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 102,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 96,825 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 89,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner gearbox seal leak

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 89,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner gearbox seal leak

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 83,086 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 77,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 77,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,057 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 64,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,183 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 56,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,044 miles

Advise front b/pads 70% worn

Advise o/s/f top shock absorber seal showing signs of seepage

Advise o/s/f wheel steel rim all others alloys

Advise rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,044 miles

Advise front b/pads 70% worn

Advise o/s/f top shock absorber seal showing signs of seepage

Advise o/s/f wheel steel rim all others alloys

Advise rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,220 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and 4mm tread depth

Advise top seal seepage to o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 21 Sep 2016 43,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and 4mm tread depth

Advise top seal seepage to o/s/f shock absorber

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 30,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XGM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

GK61 XGM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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