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GF61 HGE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,530 mi
Last recorded80,530 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 HGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 80,530 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 80,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 80,414 miles

Exhaust system insecure every clamp on exhaust system broken or missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 76,971 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 76,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,602 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 73,602 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,515 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust clamps corroded and weakened / broken / adrift

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded / deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 68,498 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 215/40R17 87Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level below min

Exhaust clamps corroded and weakened / broken / adrift

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.6mm / Tyre size 215/40R17 87Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded / deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,451 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 63,423 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 56,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,292 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 36,931 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,143 miles

non standard exhaust system fitted, cat back

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,106 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 19,581 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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GF61 HGE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HGE, 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 HGE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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