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GJ11 XGM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,570 mi
Last recorded130,570 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 130,570 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 120,007 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 120,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 100,175 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,303 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 84,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,412 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 62,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175 70 14 84 t (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the front pipe flexy is deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2017 55,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror cover missing/damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper os bottom corner cracked (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175 70 14 84 t (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

the front pipe flexy is deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,127 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,250 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,877 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 XGM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

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

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