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GJ61 OKP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,347 mi
Last recorded61,347 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 61,347 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged related cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyre treads worn to inside edges

Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,911 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 56,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2023 48,511 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 40,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust silencer casing corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 37,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear silencer casing corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 34,662 miles

both rear tyres have minute aged related cracks

Fail 21 Sep 2020 34,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres have minute aged related cracks

Pass 30 Sep 2019 32,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 28,259 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,433 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,090 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 OKP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OKP, 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

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What year was GJ61 OKP registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ61 OKP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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