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GF11 UHL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,788 mi
Last recorded73,788 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 UHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 73,788 miles

Emissions Too Clean to Register reading

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 73,785 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Emissions Too Clean to Register reading

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,287 miles

Number plates slightly off coloured but not likely to be misread

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 5 Oct 2016 57,263 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Number plates slightly off coloured but not likely to be misread

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,178 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 34,178 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,031 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 29,999 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 UHL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GF11 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

GF11 UHL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is GF11 UHL safe to buy?

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