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GJ11 WKU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 91,784 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake tavel high

Fail 29 Apr 2023 91,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake tavel high

Pass 6 May 2022 83,587 miles

corrosion developing on nearside front outer sill

Pass 8 May 2021 74,679 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 74,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriorated. drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 66,621 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,138 miles

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

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

Parking brake travel slightly high

Fail 6 Sep 2019 63,138 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Torque reduction mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake travel slightly high

Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,038 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 59,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,104 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 55,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,367 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 53,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

item removed from windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,636 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 30,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

GJ11 WKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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