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GF61 OSU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,861 mi
Last recorded110,861 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 OSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 110,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,303 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 92,207 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 71,508 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,026 miles

tpms light on

Pass 28 Jan 2020 66,167 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,266 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jan 2019 61,265 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation when rear service brake applied rear brake effort sticks on halfway when released and then slowly goes to normal both rear doesn't do this when engine off goes straight to normal and handbrake effort drops straight to normal (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on dash

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,144 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 55,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 48,625 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 48,625 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 29,690 miles

Advise wiper blades smearing

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 29,690 miles

Advise wiper blades smearing

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)

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 OSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

GF61 OSU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is GF61 OSU safe to buy?

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