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GL11 XAS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,231 mi
Last recorded88,231 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 88,231 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

exhaust noisy

Pass 8 Sep 2025 84,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,555 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 11 Sep 2024 83,545 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 1 Mar 2023 73,024 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 73,024 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,610 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,291 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,120 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,540 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 42,989 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 42,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 42,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 40,231 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 May 2015 34,508 miles

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

heavy front tyre edge wear

Fail 28 May 2015 34,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

heavy front tyre edge wear

Pass 20 May 2014 29,310 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 XAS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

GL11 XAS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 August 2011.

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