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GJ61 NZK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,800 mi
Last recorded97,800 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 NZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 97,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/front shockabsorber damp/ misting oil

Fail 13 Jul 2026 97,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/front shockabsorber damp/ misting oil

Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,610 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 74,409 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible pipe deterioated

Fail 1 Aug 2022 69,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible pipe deterioated

Pass 20 Jul 2021 63,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

chip in the windscreen

exhaust flexi deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 59,264 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 54,611 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 54,611 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 49,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,638 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,354 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 37,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,745 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 NZK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NZK, 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 NZK registered?

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

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