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GL11 DXZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,393 mi
Last recorded75,393 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 75,393 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 71,254 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 71,252 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 68,416 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 66,960 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2022 66,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 65,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 60,774 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 60,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 51,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 39,233 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 35,351 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 35,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 May 2016 30,444 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 30,444 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 26,596 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2014 21,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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 DXZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL11 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

GL11 DXZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is GL11 DXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 DXZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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