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GX61 DWZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,594 mi
Last recorded39,594 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 DWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 39,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen this may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen this may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Fuel cap seal cracked but sealing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 37,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has a plastic coating which has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. Front to rear pipe at rearmost end. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel cap seal cracked but sealing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 36,181 miles

Fuel cap sealing device deteriorated but still efficient

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 34,168 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 32,113 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,813 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 27,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 24,564 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 21,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 18,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 15,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 11,571 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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GX61 DWZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GX61 DWZ, 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 GX61 DWZ registered?

GX61 DWZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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