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GU61 VKR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,634 mi
Last recorded80,634 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 80,634 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2025 80,632 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,848 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,526 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2023 74,436 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,837 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,264 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,237 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 37,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VKR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

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

Is GU61 VKR safe to buy?

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