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AU11 GMG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,893 mi
Last recorded83,893 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 GMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,893 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 79,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly miss shaped on inner tread

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing peeling/ corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 74,853 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both between treads and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop/ dust cover split

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 71,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 68,906 miles

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

outer skin on rear exhaust peeing

Pass 11 Jun 2020 64,691 miles

front wipers split

Pass 16 May 2019 60,169 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,050 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 47,446 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,241 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,331 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 26,050 miles

nearside front tyre badly cracking between tread blocks

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

offside front tyre badly cracking between tread blocks

offside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

rear wiper blade split-not clearing

Fail 28 May 2014 26,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre badly cracking between tread blocks

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

offside front tyre badly cracking between tread blocks

offside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

rear wiper blade split-not clearing

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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AU11 GMG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU11 GMG, 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 AU11 GMG registered?

AU11 GMG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 June 2011.

Is AU11 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 GMG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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