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GF61 OTJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,876 mi
Last recorded27,876 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 OTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 27,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 25,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 25,399 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 23,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 21,787 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 21,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 20,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 20,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 18,341 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 18,156 miles

both rear tyres have radial cracks to tread and worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Dec 2018 18,156 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

both rear tyres have radial cracks to tread and worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2017 17,271 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 16,308 miles

All tyres perishing

offside front tyre has a deep cut to its inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2016 14,931 miles

Front tyres have their inner edges rounded.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 12,340 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 OTJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol 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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

GF61 OTJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 November 2011.

Is GF61 OTJ safe to buy?

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