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GL11 OTP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,001 mi
Last recorded49,001 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 OTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 49,001 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 48,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 43,474 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 40,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking along outer sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking along outer sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 38,225 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 35,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread/cracking along outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread/cracking along outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread/cracking along outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 35,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread/cracking along outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread/cracking along outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread/cracking along outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 31,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is badly splitting and cracking also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are badly splitting and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,835 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test rear seat belts due to child seats in vehicle ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 26,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 22,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 19,527 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,425 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 13,584 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 10,520 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 10,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OTP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

GL11 OTP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is GL11 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL11 OTP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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