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GJ61 UVC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,679 mi
Last recorded143,679 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 143,679 miles

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 131,685 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 118,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 118,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 106,387 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 104,220 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,560 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2019 97,560 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,688 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,615 miles

Center seat belt not fully checked due to child seat being fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2017 64,615 miles

Center seat belt not fully checked due to child seat being fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,692 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,219 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,160 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 28,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 UVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

GJ61 UVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ61 UVC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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