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GJ61 NYT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,521 mi
Last recorded92,521 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 NYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 92,521 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2024 86,927 miles

Nearside Rear Body damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2024 86,923 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,298 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,898 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,762 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 44,962 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,078 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 39,078 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 33,188 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,005 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 21,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NYT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

GJ61 NYT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is GJ61 NYT safe to buy?

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