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GF11 UGJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,288 mi
Last recorded118,288 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 UGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 118,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 115,117 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 112,508 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 112,508 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 106,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,728 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 86,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,117 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 72,653 miles

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

both front shock absorbers leaking suggest replacement

Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,165 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 63,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,552 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,139 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,753 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 45,753 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UGJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 UGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF11 UGJ registered?

GF11 UGJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is GF11 UGJ safe to buy?

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