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GD11 AEX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,095 mi
Last recorded174,095 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD11 AEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 174,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 163,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 151,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.8 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 143,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 136,252 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 136,221 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2022 136,091 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible exhaust joint blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 122,222 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 114,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY SECTION & REAR BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 114,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE / CORDS EXPOSED 1 AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY SECTION & REAR BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,720 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 107,720 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 95,206 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 91,303 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2017 91,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,979 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 82,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 82,527 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 82,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,691 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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GD11 AEX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GD11 AEX, 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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GD11 AEX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 August 2011.

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