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GF61 XAW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,777 mi
Last recorded92,777 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 XAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 92,777 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 91,336 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 89,882 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 88,491 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,431 miles

under trays and cover fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,215 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low and brake disc inner faces starting to corrode.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 83,194 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 80,801 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Offside front tyre cracking between tread.

Offside rear outer sidewall perished.

Fail 16 Jan 2019 80,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside front outer sidewall perished.

Offside front tyre cracking between tread.

Offside rear outer sidewall perished.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,437 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 75,847 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on both shoulders

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim dented slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,704 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 49,250 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 49,250 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,372 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 XAW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

GF61 XAW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is GF61 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 XAW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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