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G8 XBE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,970 mi
Last recorded134,970 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 XBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 134,970 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 134,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 130,221 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 130,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 126,476 miles

slight play in offside front hub assembly

Pass 5 Apr 2023 118,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 115,087 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 112,547 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 112,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 101,747 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,116 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,070 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 75,070 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,006 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 62,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,209 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,291 miles

nearside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,874 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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G8 XBE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G8 XBE, 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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G8 XBE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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