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GF61 GME

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,715 mi
Last recorded83,715 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 GME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 83,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,418 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 59,584 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear child seat x2

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 59,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear child seat x2

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,655 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2020 44,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2019 38,699 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2018 31,940 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front inner wing / chassis damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2018 31,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front inner wing / chassis damaged

radiator fan insecure and incorrectly positioned

Fail 27 Apr 2018 31,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,778 miles

Nearside Front chassie body damage

Nearside Front under shield close to drop link

Offside Front chassie damage slightly

Offside Front inner wing body damage fill over

Offside Front steering rack slight play

Fail 21 Apr 2017 28,778 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low LOOSE HEADLAMP FRONT PANEL BOLTS LOOSE (1.8)

Nearside Front chassie body damage

Nearside Front tyre wearing at2/ 3mm now

Nearside Front under shield close to drop link

Offside Front chassie damage slightly

Offside Front inner wing body damage fill over

Offside Front steering rack slight play

engine rad leaking / fan loose on rad

Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,890 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 25,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,399 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 21,399 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GF61 GME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GF61 GME, 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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GF61 GME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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