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GL11 EAO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,690 mi
Last recorded131,690 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 EAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 131,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 127,531 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 127,531 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 122,536 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 122,521 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 119,676 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 114,176 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 114,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel footbrake no effort reading (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,050 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,211 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,245 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f + n/s/f tyre treads low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 94,833 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside slight play in steering rack inner joint

possible oil round fuel filter

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 24 May 2016 94,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside slight play in steering rack inner joint

possible oil round fuel filter

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2015 89,690 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,721 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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GL11 EAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

GL11 EAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is GL11 EAO safe to buy?

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