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GU61 WXZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,341 mi
Last recorded109,341 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 WXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 109,341 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 109,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,724 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 103,723 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine car leaking on exhaust ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 98,479 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,864 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,431 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp assembly lose but not likely to become detach

Rear both sides shock absorber bump stops worn

power steering pump noisy when steering left or right

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,631 miles

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

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

Offside Headlight loose/broken bracket.

Pass 4 Jan 2020 75,451 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2020 75,451 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 42,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (185/60 r15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,931 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 23,280 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 WXZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

GU61 WXZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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