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GJ61 FJN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,330 mi
Last recorded96,330 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 FJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,330 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 87,858 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 79,417 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 68,869 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 63,056 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 53,334 miles

O/S/F shock wet

Pass 1 Feb 2018 47,255 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 42,173 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,629 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 37,629 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,024 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 19,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,903 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 FJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FJN, 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 FJN registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ61 FJN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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