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GJ61 JHY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,616 mi
Last recorded73,616 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 JHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 73,616 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 73,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 68,152 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 68,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2024 61,669 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2023 55,062 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 55,045 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,537 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 38,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,268 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 14,075 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 13,820 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 13,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,945 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 12,038 miles

Split in Near side front tyre tread. Not to cords.

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 JHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

GJ61 JHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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