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GJ11 ORO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,662 mi
Last recorded65,662 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 ORO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,662 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 65,461 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,248 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 65,247 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,949 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,416 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,481 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 52,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f daytime running lamp inop

n/s/r tire perished

o/s/f tire mishapen

Fail 15 May 2019 52,563 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f daytime running lamp inop

n/s/r tire perished

o/s/f tire mishapen

Pass 16 May 2018 37,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 37,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 27,647 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 22,768 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 14,408 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 ORO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ11 ORO registered?

GJ11 ORO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is GJ11 ORO safe to buy?

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