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GL61 WTA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,765 mi
Last recorded137,765 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 WTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 137,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 135,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 135,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 135,062 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2022 126,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill and wing damaged

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,543 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 106,212 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened on upper has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner worn ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall has badly tear,may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge worn and bald,may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has tear,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil low level

upper engine bay is loose

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,240 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,240 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 72,752 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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GL61 WTA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL61 WTA, 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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GL61 WTA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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