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G26 MBS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,660 mi
Last recorded62,660 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 MBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 62,660 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 57,722 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 51,015 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 51,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 49,028 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 46,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear slight body damage but not protruding

Pass 5 Oct 2019 42,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 42,636 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,265 miles

damage to n/s/r door

Pass 13 Oct 2017 39,374 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 32,133 miles

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r wing damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2016 32,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r wing damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2015 22,699 miles

rear brake imbalance 21%

Pass 1 Nov 2014 16,153 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

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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G26 MBS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G26 MBS, 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 G26 MBS registered?

G26 MBS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is G26 MBS safe to buy?

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