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GL60 FPJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,716 mi
Last recorded97,716 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL60 FPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 97,716 miles

Both front outer sills starting to corrode

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel (STRONG ADVISE)

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 90,623 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 90,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,654 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 78,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 66,953 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 64,472 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 61,974 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 61,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 52,010 miles

Coolant leak water pump leaking ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 52,010 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak water pump leaking ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,267 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,764 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 24,331 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 24,331 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 17,813 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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GL60 FPJ 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 76.5%.

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 GL60 FPJ, 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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GL60 FPJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 January 2011.

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