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GY61 FVN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,348 mi
Last recorded60,348 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 FVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 60,348 miles

Chip on screen but not affecting drivers view

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 60,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Chip on screen but not affecting drivers view

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 47,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre thin on inner edge.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 44,520 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,900 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 37,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 33,130 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 32,409 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 31,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,408 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 27,971 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread grooves

Pass 19 Oct 2015 25,304 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

injuries in lower windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2014 21,387 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 21,387 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 FVN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

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

Is GY61 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 FVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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