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GJ61 MSO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,002 mi
Last recorded102,002 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 MSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 102,002 miles

Nearside Headlight loose not considered insecure

Number plate lights flickering

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2 ()

Fail 22 Jan 2020 101,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Number plate light flickering

Pass 1 Sep 2018 82,569 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,936 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,625 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,885 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,461 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 MSO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

GJ61 MSO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is GJ61 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 MSO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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