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GL11 EXE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,088 mi
Last recorded47,088 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 EXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 47,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 45,962 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 45,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 44,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on min wear spec (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on min wear spec (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 44,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on min wear spec (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on min wear spec (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 42,222 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 40,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side-wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 36,380 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 33,739 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 29,617 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 29,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,840 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,774 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,626 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 EXE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 EXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL11 EXE registered?

GL11 EXE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 July 2011.

Is GL11 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 EXE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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