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GY61 VHN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,489 mi
Last recorded83,489 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 VHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 83,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,050 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,770 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,582 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 55,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,807 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 34,985 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,618 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 VHN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

GY61 VHN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is GY61 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 VHN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY61 VHN have outstanding finance?

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