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GF61 PJJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,983 mi
Last recorded60,983 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 PJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 60,983 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 56,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm-4mm across tread (recommend changing)( 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 52,987 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 52,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 49,752 miles

Nearside Front road wheel outer rim slightly damaged

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2022 46,915 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 46,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is 11 years old

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 42,644 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2021 42,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 39,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 33,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 20,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 14,899 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 8,408 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 4,374 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 PJJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

GF61 PJJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is GF61 PJJ safe to buy?

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