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GJ61 ONF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,590 mi
Last recorded89,590 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 ONF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 89,590 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 89,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 85,152 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2023 77,831 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 77,829 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 69,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge warn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 69,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge warn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 62,482 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 62,482 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,255 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 55,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,883 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 48,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 41,259 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 41,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,956 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 23,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,384 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,371 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 ONF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONF, 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 ONF registered?

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

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