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GF11 XXS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

231,028 mi
Last recorded231,028 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 231,028 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 215,158 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 215,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 202,989 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 192,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 177,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 169,747 miles

Front tyres nearing limit

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 May 2018 161,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 152,138 miles

damage to both n/s tyre sidewalls

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 119,853 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 119,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 97,432 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 May 2014 77,091 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

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 XXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

GF11 XXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2011.

Is GF11 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 XXS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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