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GV61 YWC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,598 mi
Last recorded89,598 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 YWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,598 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded / outer skin peeling

Nearside Damage to both doors / sill and rear 1/4 panel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Distorted / Uneven tyre wear /Tyre size 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Excessive corrosion / hole to outer sill

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Distorted / Uneven tyre wear /Tyre size 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 89,596 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded / outer skin peeling

Nearside Damage to both doors / sill and rear 1/4 panel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Distorted / Uneven tyre wear /Tyre size 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Excessive corrosion / hole to outer sill

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Distorted / Uneven tyre wear /Tyre size 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,904 miles

Exhaust corroded outer skin peeling

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 2mm/Tyre size 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven tyre wear/Tyre deteriorated/Tyre size 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 3mm/Tyre size 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Uneven tyre wear/Tyre deteriorated/Tyre size 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror cover secured with tape

Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,563 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly / slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2020 79,558 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly / slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated on dash

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,156 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 71,156 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 59,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,271 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

engine light on

Fail 7 Nov 2016 49,271 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

engine light on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,092 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 35,311 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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GV61 YWC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWC, 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 GV61 YWC registered?

GV61 YWC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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