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GU61 WDG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,501 mi
Last recorded35,501 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 35,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 31,964 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 27,736 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 23,869 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 18,087 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 13,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 9,901 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 8,769 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 7,508 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 6,629 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 5,756 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 4,956 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 4,480 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 WDG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG?

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What year was GU61 WDG registered?

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

Is GU61 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 WDG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU61 WDG have outstanding finance?

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