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GJ11 ORH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,893 mi
Last recorded155,893 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 ORH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 155,893 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 155,721 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s outer sill panel corroded within 30cm of seat mounting bolts and jagged edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 152,106 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 152,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 145,969 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 145,969 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 139,254 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,102 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 123,102 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,864 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged, no sharp edges

Fail 25 Jan 2021 97,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged, no sharp edges

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,185 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,042 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 64,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 42,389 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 36,353 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,703 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 ORH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ORH, 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 ORH registered?

GJ11 ORH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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