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GJ61 VBF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,547 mi
Last recorded107,547 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 107,547 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 103,690 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 97,916 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 91,481 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020
Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,311 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r tyre treads cracks

Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,226 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front daytine running light not working

Offside Rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,598 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,375 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,345 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 VBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

GJ61 VBF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is GJ61 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 VBF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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