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GN11 GVU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,280 mi
Last recorded57,280 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN11 GVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 57,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin split

Fail 24 Mar 2026 57,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin split

Pass 18 Mar 2025 39,105 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,842 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 37,842 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Heavily cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade juddering across screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade juddering across screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 36,567 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 32,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,494 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 29,485 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,499 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,735 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,844 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

undertrays

Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 17,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,323 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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GN11 GVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 GN11 GVU, 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 GN11 GVU registered?

GN11 GVU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is GN11 GVU safe to buy?

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