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GJ61 BVV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,449 mi
Last recorded136,449 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 BVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 136,449 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 136,449 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 130,440 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 118,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 117,141 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 111,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,530 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,527 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,754 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 79,952 miles

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

emissions not detected

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge & tread getting low

Fail 30 Sep 2017 79,952 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

emissions not detected

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge & tread getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,425 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,927 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,707 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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GJ61 BVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 GJ61 BVV, 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 GJ61 BVV registered?

GJ61 BVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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