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GJ61 NZF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,874 mi
Last recorded67,874 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 NZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 67,874 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 62,290 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides front, Inside of brake disc's corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 57,406 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,971 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,855 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 39,660 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,267 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,741 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 29,741 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,340 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,553 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 NZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF registered?

GJ61 NZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GJ61 NZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 NZF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ61 NZF have outstanding finance?

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