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GU61 LFT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,419 mi
Last recorded94,419 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 LFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 94,419 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from mirror ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from rear hose to backplate corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 94,417 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust blow from rear pipe / silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from mirror ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from rear hose to backplate corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,896 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 84,896 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,681 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,007 miles

front shock absorbers leaking and feel weak

Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,787 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking and weak

Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,129 miles

both front shockers have slight weep of fluid

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads and dises quite worn (Advise attention

Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,556 miles

Front Front brake pads wearing thin.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 31,355 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 31,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 25,910 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm

Pass 16 Oct 2014 17,320 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 LFT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFT, 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 GU61 LFT registered?

GU61 LFT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is GU61 LFT safe to buy?

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