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GU61 WPX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,230 mi
Last recorded118,230 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 WPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 118,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 114,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 108,193 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 100,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 99,386 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 80,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also some cuts to tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 80,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also some cuts to tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 70,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 70,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN DOWN TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,390 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,091 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 49,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,542 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 13,161 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 WPX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WPX, 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 WPX registered?

GU61 WPX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is GU61 WPX safe to buy?

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