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GF61 HGN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,918 mi
Last recorded107,918 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 107,918 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 106,664 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 106,642 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 106,312 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 106,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,221 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,862 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 97,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 93,076 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 83,865 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 75,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,434 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 35,305 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 35,305 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades split

nsr tyre age cracked

osf tyre 3mm tread, 2mm far edge and age cracked

osr tyre 3mm, 1.6mm far edge

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 HGN 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 73.3%.

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 GF61 HGN, 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 GF61 HGN registered?

GF61 HGN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is GF61 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 HGN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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