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GL11 EAF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,443 mi
Last recorded123,443 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 EAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 123,443 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 117,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 117,260 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2024 112,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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 tyre low on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2023 106,397 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 106,397 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 97,720 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 97,720 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,764 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 79,197 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,712 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 69,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 61,398 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 51,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 42,327 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 42,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 34,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,040 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 EAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL11 EAF, 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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GL11 EAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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