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GU61 VKZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,434 mi
Last recorded71,434 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 71,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,622 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 62,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 58,172 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,428 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 51,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 48,036 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 45,096 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 41,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,150 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 8,865 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 VKZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU61 VKZ?

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What year was GU61 VKZ registered?

GU61 VKZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is GU61 VKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 VKZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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