VOLKSWAGEN POLO GU61VTL has 18 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 71,352 miles 4 weeks ago on Thursday 17th September 2026 at 15:03.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Sunday 19th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

GU61VTL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 202771,352 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Level Has Little Reserve Travel
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Silencer In Poor Condition
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 202519TH SEPTEMBER 202667,525 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Silencer In Poor Condition
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Shroud Detached
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Slight Lift In Macpherson Strut Top Mounting When Suspension Is Suspended
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 202567,525 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Silencer In Poor Condition
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Shroud Detached
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Slight Lift In Macpherson Strut Top Mounting When Suspension Is Suspended
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 202419TH SEPTEMBER 202562,239 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202319TH SEPTEMBER 202458,853 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Slightly Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 202219TH SEPTEMBER 202355,851 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Devoid Of Tread On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202117TH SEPTEMBER 202252,125 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 202017TH SEPTEMBER 202149,051 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Slightly On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201917TH SEPTEMBER 202045,537 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201817TH SEPTEMBER 201942,421 MI
FAILED28TH AUGUST 201842,419 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201717TH SEPTEMBER 201838,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Slight Damage To Outer Sidewall
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED30TH AUGUST 201738,302 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Slight Damage To Outer Sidewall
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201617TH SEPTEMBER 201731,141 MI
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 201631,141 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201517TH SEPTEMBER 201624,233 MI
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 201524,233 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201417TH SEPTEMBER 201518,207 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GU61VTL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

GU61VTL MOT Comments

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GU61VTL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 71,352 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,757 miles

GU61VTL FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration GU61VTL was manufactured on Saturday 17th September 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 71,352 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,757 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GU61VTL has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 35 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does GU61VTL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 GU61VTL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GU61VTL Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 GU61VTL does have Tax. Read more

When does GU61VTL Tax expire?

The current Tax for GU61VTL will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GU61VTL MOT expire?

The current MOT for GU61VTL will expire in 11 months on Sunday 19th September 2027. Read more

When did GU61VTL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GU61VTL was on Thursday 17th September 2026 at 15:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GU61VTL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for GU61VTL we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GU61VTL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for GU61VTL we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GU61VTL?

GU61VTL is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has GU61VTL done?

The odometer reading for GU61VTL at the last MOT in September 2026 was 71,352 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,757 miles per year. Read more

How old is GU61VTL?

The vehicle GU61VTL was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 17th September 2011. Read more

What colour is GU61VTL?

The official colour of GU61VTL is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does GU61VTL have?

GU61VTL has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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