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GU61 ATK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,406 mi
Last recorded67,406 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ATK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 67,406 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 67,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 61,113 miles

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 19 Oct 2023 52,880 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 51,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 51,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 49,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 48,156 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 48,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,307 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,003 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system showing a fault vehicle to early to test

Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,894 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 33,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread damaged. ) ( 185/60x15 84T (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,721 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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GU61 ATK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU61 ATK, 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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GU61 ATK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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