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GL11 OFW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,091 mi
Last recorded47,091 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 OFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 47,091 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2026 47,091 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 37,006 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 37,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 32,034 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 25,834 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 19,903 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 19,572 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 13,563 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 5,673 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 5,471 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 5,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 4,957 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 4,079 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 3,216 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 OFW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

GL11 OFW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is GL11 OFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 OFW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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