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GL11 WXH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,328 mi
Last recorded63,328 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 63,328 miles

Airbox pipe work damaged and insecure fowling wiring

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Underbonnet - around airbox (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush unbonding

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush unbonding

Offside Front Upper roll bar link thread short

Offside Front inner arch broke

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Oil spray underbonnet

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2020 63,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush unbonding

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush unbonding

Offside Front Upper roll bar link thread short

Offside Front inner arch broke

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2019 56,505 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity red tape on cracked lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 56,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 51,630 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 51,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 47,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,090 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,690 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 34,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mil lamp on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,092 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 WXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WXH, 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 WXH registered?

GL11 WXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 August 2011.

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