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GJ11 MTX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,240 mi
Last recorded87,240 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 MTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 87,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 82,752 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 78,784 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 78,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,866 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 65,354 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 52,166 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 50,619 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 50,592 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 47,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 44,306 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 41,395 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 41,395 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 35,750 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,298 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 16,218 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 16,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

GJ11 MTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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