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GF61 XAR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,236 mi
Last recorded40,236 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 XAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 40,236 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 40,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 38,384 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 36,876 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 36,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 35,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking badly (marked yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 35,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking badly (marked yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,565 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking badly marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 33,864 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 33,864 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 33,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 32,923 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads just over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 31,937 miles

Both front tyres beginning to crack inbetween treads. N/s/f fog light not working.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Squeak when rear brakes applied

Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,162 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,791 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 XAR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

GF61 XAR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is GF61 XAR safe to buy?

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