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GJ61 OKN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,298 mi
Last recorded115,298 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 OKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 115,298 miles

Rear wiper spilt

handbrake as movement in

Fail 4 Apr 2026 115,298 miles

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

Rear wiper spilt

handbrake as movement in

Pass 5 Apr 2025 109,656 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 109,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 102,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 92,578 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 92,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 83,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 83,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,879 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 57,812 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,235 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 37,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,107 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,692 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 OKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 OKN, 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 OKN registered?

GJ61 OKN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is GJ61 OKN safe to buy?

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