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GL11 DXT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,451 mi
Last recorded57,451 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 DXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 57,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jet poor

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

Pass 9 May 2025 53,624 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 49,933 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 45,778 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 45,777 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 42,881 miles

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

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

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))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 42,881 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

Fail 21 May 2022 42,874 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre badly cracking and over ten years old

Pass 17 May 2021 40,380 miles

Offside Rear Bumper cover very slightly damaged.

Rear Exhaust outer skin seperating.

Pass 16 May 2020 37,407 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 33,599 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 27,690 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 May 2017 23,042 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,233 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 9,474 miles

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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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GL11 DXT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL11 DXT, 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 GL11 DXT registered?

GL11 DXT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is GL11 DXT safe to buy?

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