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GY61 YBP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,727 mi
Last recorded55,727 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 YBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 55,727 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 50,709 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,856 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 46,505 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 41,954 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 38,507 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 35,691 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 32,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside dipped beam image poor

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres staring to perish

Pass 8 Dec 2017 27,737 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 24,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damaged from prolonged use of defective wiper

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 19,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

windscreen damaged caused by prolonged use of defective wipers

Pass 27 Nov 2014 13,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 YBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 YBP, 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 YBP registered?

GY61 YBP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is GY61 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 YBP 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.

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