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GJ61 UWB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,300 mi
Last recorded55,300 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 UWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 51,947 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 51,075 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 51,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 48,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 28,736 miles

Front under tray damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2020 25,379 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2020 25,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratched (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratched (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 20,197 miles

windsreen has smear across center

Fail 21 Mar 2019 20,719 miles

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

windsreen has smear across center

Pass 17 May 2018 14,289 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 7,861 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 7,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UWB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

GJ61 UWB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is GJ61 UWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 UWB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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