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GF61 HHU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,489 mi
Last recorded126,489 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 126,489 miles

Central Front oil sump pan corroded

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and centre rear seats missing @ time of test

exhaust system is very corroded and rusty

Pass 14 May 2025 125,926 miles

Offside Front door bolt in check strap loose

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust system very corroded and rusty

Pass 22 May 2024 122,464 miles

ADVISE phone holder on dashboard

Central Front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorating

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake lever close to reserve travel limit

Fail 22 May 2024 122,464 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ADVISE phone holder on dashboard

Central Front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake lever close to reserve travel limit

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,587 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 109,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,653 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder stuck to windscreen

Central Front sump pan corroded and rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls cracked and perished tyre 6yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corrodded and rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2020 10,056 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,605 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,605 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (r) bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre shoulder scubbing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2018 84,163 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (r) bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre shoulder scubbing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 2154516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 60,205 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 49,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 39,903 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 HHU 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 HHU, 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 HHU registered?

GF61 HHU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is GF61 HHU safe to buy?

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