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GY61 VWN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,082 mi
Last recorded113,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 113,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 104,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

some corrosion/damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 3 Jul 2024 104,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

some corrosion/damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 23 Jun 2023 98,269 miles

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2023 98,269 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2022 92,192 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 92,192 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDES (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2021 87,867 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 85,324 miles

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2019 85,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,915 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 74,415 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced mounting brackets damaged (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Nov 2016 62,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced mounting brackets damaged (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre has 3 nails/screws in tread

Fail 23 Oct 2015 43,145 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting bracket detached (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre has 3 nails/screws in tread

Pass 5 Nov 2014 21,984 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 VWN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

GY61 VWN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 December 2011.

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