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G10 SAF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,229 mi
Last recorded101,229 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 SAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 101,229 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2025 101,143 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ns and os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osf outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2024 95,912 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 90,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 90,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,595 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 77,377 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 77,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 66,734 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 61,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 52,450 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

nsf tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2017 52,411 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

engine, under and sill covers fitted

nsf tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2016 39,665 miles

SERVICE REMINDER; on dash display

TYRE; offside rear signs of deterioration, cracks & splits appearing within it's tread

WIPER BLADES; nearside worn/noisy & rear in poor working condition

Fail 25 May 2016 39,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

PARKING BRAKE; effort low

SERVICE REMINDER; on dash display

TYRE; offside rear signs of deterioration, cracks & splits appearing within it's tread

WIPER BLADES; nearside worn/noisy & rear in poor working condition

Pass 27 May 2015 32,285 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wear on outer edge and cracking on main tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on main tread

Fail 27 May 2015 32,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wear on outer edge and cracking on main tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on main tread

Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,118 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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G10 SAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G10 SAF, 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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G10 SAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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