MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Lower exhaust clamp corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
bonnet handle cable not fitted
both rear tyres age cracking
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
bonnet handle cable not fitted
both rear tyres age cracking
bonnet handle is broken but opened ok for test
rear exhaust silencer is starting to corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both rear tyre's perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyre's perished
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ11 GAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GAO, 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
How do I check the history of GJ11 GAO?
You can check the full history of GJ11 GAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GJ11 GAO registered?
GJ11 GAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2011.
Is GJ11 GAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ11 GAO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GJ11 GAO have outstanding finance?
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