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GJ61 NYP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,482 mi
Last recorded119,482 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 NYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 119,482 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 119,482 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 117,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 104,316 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 103,917 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,635 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 89,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,790 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 67,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & shields fitted

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,132 miles

Rear both tyres slightly perished / misshaped

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 27 Oct 2016 51,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear both tyres slightly perished / misshaped

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,892 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 39,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NYP, 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 NYP registered?

GJ61 NYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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