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GF61 HHP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,927 mi
Last recorded67,927 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 HHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 67,927 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF/NSF rear bushes parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill/quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 67,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spot welds quarter panel to sill very poor not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf arm bushes parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 60,564 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 52,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,221 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 48,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 43,053 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 42,803 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 39,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 34,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 27,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 18,735 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 11,806 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 11,806 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 8,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 8,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HHP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc 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 HHP, 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 HHP registered?

GF61 HHP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is GF61 HHP safe to buy?

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