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GJ61 OAY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,749 mi
Last recorded45,749 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 OAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 45,749 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 44,369 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 42,995 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 42,993 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 41,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 39,745 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 39,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,163 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,730 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 36,729 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,253 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 30,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,361 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,801 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,627 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 OAY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ61 OAY?

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What year was GJ61 OAY registered?

GJ61 OAY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is GJ61 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 OAY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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