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GJ61 EDF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,335 mi
Last recorded178,335 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 178,335 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 178,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 wheels have 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 168,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 164,018 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 164,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 157,641 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 157,641 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 155,740 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 155,740 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 142,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 142,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 133,416 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 133,275 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 129,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 110,815 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer shoulder (185/65/15 ) G/year e grip

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder (advise tracking check next tyre change)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 92,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect front slam panel and headlamp bolts all loose (s bray prs ) (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking in line fuel filter by side of tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer shoulder (185/65/15 ) G/year e grip

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder (advise tracking check next tyre change)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 74,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,174 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 EDF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

GJ61 EDF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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