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GJ61 OKX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,761 mi
Last recorded142,761 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 142,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 142,761 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 133,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 130,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,654 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,997 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,854 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,908 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,603 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 OKX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OKX, 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 OKX registered?

GJ61 OKX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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