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GU61 WMF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 WMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 96,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside outer sills

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion on rear coil springs

front wipers smearing

rear exhaust system corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 25 Feb 2025 91,573 miles

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

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

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

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

rear section exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 91,573 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 85,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear section exhaust corroded

travel in handbrake

Fail 7 Feb 2024 85,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

rear section exhaust corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,241 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

front brake pads low

travel in handbrake

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded in places

travel in handbrake

Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded & leaking

fault on nearside front door handle but still operating

spare tyre fitted offside front but same size

travel in handbrake

Fail 15 Dec 2020 72,592 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively rear (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded & leaking

fault on nearside front door handle but still operating

spare tyre fitted offside front but same size

travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,244 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

travel in handbrake

Fail 19 Nov 2019 63,244 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,872 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 53,864 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 44,873 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 44,858 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,464 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 28,352 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 28,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S N/S (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,416 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 WMF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

GU61 WMF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is GU61 WMF safe to buy?

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