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GL11 FHF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,412 mi
Last recorded127,412 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 FHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 127,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2026 127,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 119,692 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 112,067 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2023 104,959 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 104,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,293 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2022 97,293 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 91,310 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2021 91,308 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

parking brake lever high

Pass 5 Aug 2020 88,288 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2020 88,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,498 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 85,496 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,967 miles

ADVICE HAND BRAKE NEED ATT.

ADVICE N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING.

ADVICE SUSPECT OIL LEAKING FROM OIL FILTER

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,228 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 42,150 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 42,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,232 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 FHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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