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GF61 VUR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,857 mi
Last recorded30,857 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 30,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 30,173 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 29,740 miles

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 28 Oct 2022 28,417 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 28,139 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 27,834 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 27,548 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 27,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 25,975 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear close to limit on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2017 24,769 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,593 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged slight dent in rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,606 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 16,856 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 VUR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

GF61 VUR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is GF61 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 VUR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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