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GJ11 OMV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,440 mi
Last recorded87,440 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 87,440 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 87,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 83,765 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 75,514 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,813 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,961 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 61,961 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,257 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 45,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 45,801 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 41,365 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 34,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,743 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 32,743 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,121 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 24,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,152 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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 OMV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OMV, 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 OMV registered?

GJ11 OMV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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