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GL11 MZE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,001 mi
Last recorded135,001 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 135,001 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 128,573 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 122,681 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 111,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,817 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,140 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 55,196 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 42,076 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre perished inbetween tread

o/s/r tyre perished inbetween tread

Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,686 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,223 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,857 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 20,857 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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 MZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

GL11 MZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is GL11 MZE safe to buy?

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