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GJ61 OGZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,055 mi
Last recorded63,055 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2026 63,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 56,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 53,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 47,593 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 41,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,772 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 26,065 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 19,789 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 16,454 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 12,223 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 8,617 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 6,768 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut but no cords or ply exposed

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 OGZ 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 100%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

GJ61 OGZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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