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GK61 OPJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,928 mi
Last recorded79,928 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 OPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,928 miles

Nearside Front wing accident damage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate poor condition (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2026 79,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wing accident damage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate poor condition (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2025 70,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe poor con slight blow

Fail 23 Apr 2025 70,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe poor con slight blow

Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2024 59,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire cut too cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire cut to cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire cut too cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2023 55,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,050 miles

sump damp

Pass 1 Sep 2021 45,836 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,530 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,229 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,637 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 28,426 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 23,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,144 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,057 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 15,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GK61 OPJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GK61 OPJ, 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 GK61 OPJ registered?

GK61 OPJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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