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GF11 NPN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,509 mi
Last recorded60,509 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 NPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 60,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 49,745 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 45,126 miles

wiper abrasions noted on windscreen nearside

Pass 6 Apr 2023 44,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 40,451 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,454 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 31,428 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 29,081 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 29,081 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 19,259 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 13,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 11,997 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 10,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 8,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NPN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 GF11 NPN, 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 NPN registered?

GF11 NPN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is GF11 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 NPN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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