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GL11 WXS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,636 mi
Last recorded91,636 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 91,636 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES + N/S/R TYRE INNER EDGES WEARING

Pass 17 Jan 2025 85,277 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 85,277 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 78,421 miles

Boot lid not opening at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex joint worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 72,702 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,544 miles

Exhaust flex joint worn

Exhaust system corroded

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

Hand brake lever reserve travel

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 59,250 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 59,250 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,274 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,865 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 22,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,587 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 13,338 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 WXS 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 80%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

GL11 WXS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 August 2011.

Is GL11 WXS safe to buy?

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