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GJ11 FHG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,011 mi
Last recorded56,011 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 FHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 56,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 55,199 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 53,935 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 52,038 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 52,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush damaging (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush damaging (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 50,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 48,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,067 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 36,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,375 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185-60-15

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 34,375 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185-60-15

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,995 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW - CHECK REGULARLY - 185-60-15

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-60-15-84T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-60-15-84T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 26,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-60-15-84T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-60-15-84T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,789 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 15,866 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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GJ11 FHG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ11 FHG, 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 FHG registered?

GJ11 FHG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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