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GJ61 VPX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,075 mi
Last recorded96,075 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,143 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 88,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,008 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 80,935 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,296 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,385 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2019 72,385 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,431 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,145 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 55,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 38,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,008 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 VPX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

GJ61 VPX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GJ61 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 VPX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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