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GJ61 HRU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,526 mi
Last recorded35,526 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 35,526 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 32,389 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 30,118 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 27,806 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 25,814 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 24,291 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 23,101 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 20,293 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 18,811 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 18,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 18,000 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 15,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 13,535 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,926 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 HRU 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 HRU, 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

How do I check the history of GJ61 HRU?

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What year was GJ61 HRU registered?

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

Is GJ61 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 HRU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ61 HRU have outstanding finance?

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