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GJ61 HKE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,009 mi
Last recorded62,009 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 62,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both(at base) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower axle corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

t.p.m.s (yellow)

Pass 16 Oct 2024 54,332 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 49,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,200 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,853 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 31,156 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 28,206 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 21,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,938 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 16,011 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 13,019 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 11,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,109 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 HKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

GJ61 HKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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