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GF61 HHX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,458 mi
Last recorded48,458 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 HHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 48,458 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 45,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 42,864 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to separate.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 40,194 miles

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

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

Front Tyre's worn to 3mm tread depth.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 37,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 34,697 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 34,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 31,815 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 31,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 28,089 miles

N/S/F lower arm rear bush starting to separate.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,678 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 21,158 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 17,614 miles

Child seat fitted on N/S/R seat.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 14,313 miles

Child seat fitted.

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 HHX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF61 HHX registered?

GF61 HHX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is GF61 HHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 HHX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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