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GJ11 CPO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,497 mi
Last recorded88,497 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 CPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 84,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 84,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,625 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 77,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,615 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,155 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 63,155 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 62,859 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 62,859 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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GJ11 CPO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ11 CPO, 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 GJ11 CPO registered?

GJ11 CPO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2011.

Is GJ11 CPO safe to buy?

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