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GY61 DXA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,121 mi
Last recorded97,121 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 DXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 97,121 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes are showing signs of deterioration

Both rear coil springs are a little rusty

Both rear tyres are starting to show signs of perishing

Exhaust system is rusty

Nearside Front Inner steering rack ball joint has very slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,990 miles

Both rear coil springs are rusty

Exhaust system is rusty

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner ball joint (drum stick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm rubber bush worn near to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm rubber bush worn near to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 95,990 miles

Both rear coil springs are rusty

Exhaust system is rusty

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack inner ball joint (drum stick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm rubber bush worn near to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm rubber bush worn near to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Void of tread in places on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake shoe (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread has cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 90,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,577 miles

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 86,577 miles

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 26 Oct 2022 81,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,985 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,841 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,754 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,059 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,001 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

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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GY61 DXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GY61 DXA, 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 GY61 DXA registered?

GY61 DXA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2011.

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