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GJ11 OPF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,018 mi
Last recorded147,018 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 OPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 147,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 131,005 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 17 Nov 2023 128,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 128,244 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 118,515 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 118,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 108,027 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 108,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,601 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 99,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,018 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 90,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,635 miles

off side body damage

Fail 3 Aug 2018 76,630 miles

Side repeater not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

off side body damage

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,044 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,900 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 51,900 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,755 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 34,786 miles

All four tyre treads cracking close too cords.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,786 miles

All four tyre treads cracking close too cords.

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.

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 OPF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

GJ11 OPF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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