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GJ11 JHL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,195 mi
Last recorded95,195 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 JHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 95,195 miles

Nearside Front Mirror casing defective

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/R lower / lags slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 95,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside 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 inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs wiring damaged previously been repaired

Offside Rear cant test wheel bearing due to bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,951 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 85,032 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust box 1st skin corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 84,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust box 1st skin corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,519 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 73,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 73,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Lower drop link nut incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,287 miles

Offside Rear tyre old and perished, 215/45/16

Fail 5 Jun 2019 72,287 miles

Offside Rear tyre old and perished, 215/45/16

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2*501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 58,919 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides tracking required (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,273 miles

Offside Rear Starting to crack

Fail 21 Mar 2016 50,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Starting to crack

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,486 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 39,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,194 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 JHL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JHL, 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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GJ11 JHL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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