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GF60 YEJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,919 mi
Last recorded146,919 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF60 YEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 146,919 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Sill corroded and holed however not within prescribed area

Pass 4 May 2021 140,589 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 140,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 131,814 miles

Offside Front Driveshaft cv boot slight leak of grease

Pass 1 Apr 2019 127,982 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2019 127,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 120,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust aim due to headlamp insecure. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,259 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroding.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

both front tyres starting to wear smooth inner edges.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,444 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,444 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 56,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,027 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 38,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,061 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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GF60 YEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GF60 YEJ, 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 GF60 YEJ registered?

GF60 YEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 January 2011.

Is GF60 YEJ safe to buy?

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