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GF11 GXJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,360 mi
Last recorded115,360 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 GXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 115,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 103,920 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,569 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 94,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 88,835 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,448 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 78,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,008 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 66,933 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2017 60,025 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 51,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel bump stop completely perished (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,834 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 30,837 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,311 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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GF11 GXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GF11 GXJ, 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 GF11 GXJ registered?

GF11 GXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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