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GK61 YJN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,148 mi
Last recorded82,148 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 YJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 82,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating and split - slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,049 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 70,620 miles

Handbrake has limited reserve travel.

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 69,322 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 69,321 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 67,227 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 62,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 62,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 88H wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 88H wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 58,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 88H wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 88H wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,293 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 46,293 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 38,624 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 38,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 30,187 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread face area

front discs poor condition

rear bump stops perished

Fail 24 Dec 2016 30,155 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread face area

front discs poor condition

rear bump stops perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,788 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 19,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 15,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 15,416 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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 YJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YJN, 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 YJN registered?

GK61 YJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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