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GJ11 UOO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,621 mi
Last recorded68,621 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 UOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,621 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill small hole outside off 30cm

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,240 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,791 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 63,444 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 63,441 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low/cracking and perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear outer door handle faulty

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to edges and cracking and perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake readings low. (Only just met requirements) needs attention. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,901 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,103 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,812 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,383 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 UOO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UOO, 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 UOO registered?

GJ11 UOO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2011.

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