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GY61 FVA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,702 mi
Last recorded81,702 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 FVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,702 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 68,063 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,676 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,040 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 42,591 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 40,310 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,391 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,274 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,326 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,087 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 FVA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 GY61 FVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY61 FVA registered?

GY61 FVA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is GY61 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 FVA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY61 FVA have outstanding finance?

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