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GJ61 UUZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,667 mi
Last recorded112,667 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 UUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 112,667 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT AND HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT AND HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP WITHIN ZONE A. LESS THAN 10MM DIAMETER (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, LEAKING GREASE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 99,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 99,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror loose ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

damage to nearside body sill

Pass 6 Oct 2022 81,135 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has been driven flat caused a ridge around tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,899 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 72,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,984 miles

damage nearside body sill

damage nearside mirror

Fail 11 Sep 2020 62,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

damage nearside body sill

damage nearside mirror

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,341 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2019 53,341 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,689 miles

damage nearside body sill

Fail 24 Sep 2018 45,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

damage nearside body sill

Pass 16 Sep 2017 37,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both/worn (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 30,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both/worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 22,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 14,266 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,266 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 UUZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UUZ, 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 UUZ registered?

GJ61 UUZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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