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GF11 SVE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,728 mi
Last recorded109,728 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 SVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 109,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 102,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 97,699 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,083 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 92,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,788 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,021 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 74,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPM light on.

Pass 14 May 2019 68,348 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 68,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.52mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 51,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth reading 1.96mm (185/60r15 84t hankook) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 51,497 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth reading 1.96mm (185/60r15 84t hankook) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,729 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 3 May 2016 31,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,103 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 20,319 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 SVE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

GF11 SVE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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