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GJ11 ZNV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,793 mi
Last recorded77,793 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 ZNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 77,793 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,173 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,515 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,341 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly feathered on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2019 61,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre badly feathered on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,709 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 53,709 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 48,249 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn un evern inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 37,641 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge.

Fail 2 May 2015 28,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excess front tyre wear on edges/void of tread inner edges

Pass 2 May 2015 28,648 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excess front tyre wear on edges/void of tread inner edges

Fail 6 May 2014 21,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 21,181 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 ZNV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV registered?

GJ11 ZNV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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