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GL11 OTD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

171,690 mi
Last recorded171,690 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 OTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 171,690 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall was flat before test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 157,465 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 157,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 146,235 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 146,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts to sidewall but no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 134,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2022 134,626 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 124,553 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 21 Sep 2021 124,552 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking hose at brake caliper leaking from washers (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorating

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 24 Sep 2020 117,700 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 117,696 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,968 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering play

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,968 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner steering play

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,296 miles

play in steering inner joint

Fail 19 Sep 2018 97,295 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside number plate light

play in steering inner joint

Pass 20 Sep 2017 81,280 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 81,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,850 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,850 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,808 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2015 53,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2014 46,777 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Fail 5 Jul 2014 46,692 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OTD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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