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GL11 OFO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,261 mi
Last recorded61,261 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 61,261 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box deteriorating

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 60,145 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,497 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,398 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 56,395 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,339 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,135 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,587 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,841 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 27,629 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 OFO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

GL11 OFO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is GL11 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 OFO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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