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GL61 YCO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,791 mi
Last recorded120,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 YCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 120,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 111,690 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Handbrake button missing

Handbrake travel high

Nearside rear tyre cracked and slightly out of shape

Offside front shock corroded

Play in offside front strut top mounting

Fail 29 Jul 2025 111,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Handbrake button missing

Handbrake travel high

Nearside rear tyre cracked and slightly out of shape

Offside front shock corroded

Play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 7 May 2024 101,790 miles

General corrosion to all suspension

Fail 7 May 2024 101,790 miles

General corrosion to all suspension

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 99,272 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 91,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2017 plus low edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 90,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2017 plus low edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 82,454 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 82,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,026 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 72,026 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 61,484 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2018 61,484 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracked in tread area

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Dec 2017 52,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread area

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2016 43,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 33,242 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 23,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,421 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 YCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YCO, 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 GL61 YCO registered?

GL61 YCO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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