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GY61 FUW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,461 mi
Last recorded117,461 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 FUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 117,461 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake cables deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2025 117,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber protective cover defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake cables deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2024 112,374 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess split outer covers (1.1.15 (a))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Rear shocker cover covers loose

Fail 11 Mar 2024 112,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess split outer covers (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Rear shocker cover covers loose

Pass 6 Mar 2023 109,341 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 6 Mar 2023 109,341 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,981 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 103,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust system insecure center sleeve and tail box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,507 miles

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

back box corroded

both front shockers misting of oil

Pass 28 May 2019 90,041 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 83,723 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 83,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,944 miles

back box slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped and age related cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2017 71,944 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

back box slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped and age related cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,194 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 61,194 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a small cut to sidewall

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

Offside Front Tyre has a small cut to sidewall

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,659 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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GY61 FUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GY61 FUW, 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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GY61 FUW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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