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GV60 JTO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,625 mi
Last recorded92,625 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV60 JTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,625 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 92,625 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 90,528 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,115 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 88,114 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,960 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 85,942 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 85,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 85,880 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,446 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 60,881 miles

Front advise front pads low very low

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

Offside Front advise has damp on shock

Rear advise rear pads low

Fail 8 Jul 2016 60,865 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front advise front pads low very low

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

Offside Front advise has damp on shock

Rear advise rear pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,516 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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GV60 JTO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV60 JTO, 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 GV60 JTO registered?

GV60 JTO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 2011.

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