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GV61 AWM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,200 mi
Last recorded84,200 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 AWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,200 miles

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

General under body corrosion

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

O/S wing mirror glass slight damage

Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

back box corroded/ outer casing

Fail 4 Mar 2025 79,056 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

back box corroded/ outer casing

Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,490 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 73,490 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,959 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 68,959 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 63,549 miles

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

the tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp is on

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,835 miles

the exhaust rear box is corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2021 57,835 miles

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

the exhaust rear box is corroded

the tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp is on

Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,117 miles

Offside Rear Upper fuel flap cover is broken and missing

Fail 19 Feb 2020 54,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper fuel flap cover is broken and missing

the tyre pressure monitoring system waring lamp is on

Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,752 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2019 47,752 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

outer skin on back box corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 36,442 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

outer skin on back box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,556 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,461 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV61 AWM 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 GV61 AWM, 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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GV61 AWM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is GV61 AWM safe to buy?

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